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#368
MOST-STARRED Rust
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +7 | +14 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
rkvm gained 14 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 544. It is about 6 years old and has averaged roughly 91 stars a year. It ranks #368 among Rust repositories and #3,522 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
2
DAYS ON TRENDING
#3031
BEST RANK
Sep 27, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
rkvm has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #3031. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
rkvm is an open-source project written in Rust: Virtual KVM switch for Linux machines.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in keyboard, kvm, linux. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in Rust for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ cargo install rkvm⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Rust toolchain (rustc / cargo >= 1.70)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
rkvm coordinates its core functionality through a modular Rust 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 rkvm into Rust 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
Install rkvm using your package manager: `cargo install rkvm`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for rkvm.
Import rkvm into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `rkvm --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Rust, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
htrefil/rkvm is currently ranked #3,522 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does rkvm do? +
Virtual KVM switch for Linux machines
What language is rkvm written in? +
The primary language is Rust. Topics include: keyboard, kvm, linux, linux-desktop, mouse.
Is rkvm actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 26, 2026 with 36 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does rkvm have? +
rkvm has 544 stars and 73 forks on GitHub.
How does rkvm rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 544 stars, htrefil/rkvm is ranked #3,522 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #368 among Rust projects.
What license is rkvm distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
