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A simple ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast) receiver, decoder and web-server. Needs a RTLSDR USB-stick, SDRplay and/or GNS-Hulc device. For Windows only.

JavaScript ◇ adsb MIT
★160STARS
⑂26FORKS
!4ISSUES
🏆#5,697GLOBAL RANK
🔥5DAYS TRENDING
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Dump1090 gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 160. It is about 5 years old and has averaged roughly 32 stars a year. It ranks #407 among JavaScript repositories and #5,697 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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Dump1090 has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #2151. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

💡 Overview

Dump1090 is an open-source project written in JavaScript: A simple ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast) receiver, decoder and web-server. Needs a RTLSDR USB-stick, SDRplay and/or GNS-Hulc device. For Windows only.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in adsb, rtl-sdr, sdrplay. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in JavaScript for predictable speed.

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Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

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Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

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Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

terminal
$ npm install Dump1090

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Node.js >= 18 or modern Evergreen browser

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

Dump1090 coordinates its core functionality through a modular JavaScript pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.

🎯 Production Use Cases

Production System Integration

Embed Dump1090 into JavaScript backend services to handle core application logic.

CI/CD Automated Pipelines

Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.

Developer Tooling & Workflows

Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.

Open Source Extension

Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open MIT license.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install Dump1090 using your package manager: `npm install Dump1090`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for Dump1090.

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Import Dump1090 into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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Execute your test suite or run `Dump1090 --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 160 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the MIT license.
Built in JavaScript for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with JavaScript and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with JavaScript, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Dump1090 do? +

A simple ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast) receiver, decoder and web-server. Needs a RTLSDR USB-stick, SDRplay and/or GNS-Hulc device. For Windows only.

What language is Dump1090 written in? +

The primary language is JavaScript. Topics include: adsb, rtl-sdr, sdrplay.

Is Dump1090 actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 24, 2026 with 4 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does Dump1090 have? +

Dump1090 has 160 stars and 26 forks on GitHub.

How does Dump1090 rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 160 stars, gvanem/Dump1090 is ranked #5,697 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #407 among JavaScript projects.

What license is Dump1090 distributed under? +

The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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