hugojosefson/JGit
Branch 'gaffo' is based on the latest mavenized JGit by Mark Struberg (Sonatype), this branch brings in and adapts Mike Gaffney's JGit changes. Branch 'hugojosefson-release' is like branch 'gaffo', but with some extra release specific changes needed to deploy to my Maven repository. Kept as separate branch so that Sonatype or anyone can merge from http://github/hugojosefson/JGit/gaffo easily without messing up their release configuration. /Hugo
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| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +0 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +0 | +3 | +10 |
JGit gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 1. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #1,848 among Java repositories and #29,570 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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19
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Jan 6, 2010
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
JGit has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
JGit is an open-source project written in Java: Branch 'gaffo' is based on the latest mavenized JGit by Mark Struberg (Sonatype), this branch brings in and adapts Mike Gaffney's JGit changes.
Branch 'hugojosefson-release' is like branch 'gaffo', but with some extra release specific changes needed to deploy to my Maven repository. Kept as separate branch so that Sonatype or anyone can merge from http://github/hugojosefson/JGit/gaffo easily without messing up their release configuration.
/Hugo .
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Java. 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 Java 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
$ git clone https://github.com/hugojosefson/JGit.git
cd JGit⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
JDK 17 or higher (OpenJDK / GraalVM)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
JGit coordinates its core functionality through a modular Java 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 JGit into Java 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 source license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install JGit using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/hugojosefson/JGit.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for JGit.
Import JGit into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `JGit --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Java, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
hugojosefson/JGit is currently ranked #29,570 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
| Rank | Repository | Language | Stars | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26,864 | elthariel/non-daw | C++ | ★ 2 | Compare ↗ |
| #26,864 | kbrock/TCLink | C | ★ 2 | Compare ↗ |
| #26,864 | lankier/brigantina | Python | ★ 2 | Compare ↗ |
| #26,864 | tflynn/mini_aspell | Ruby | ★ 2 | Compare ↗ |
| #26,864 | kongo2002/gskat | C | ★ 2 | Compare ↗ |
| #29,570 | hugojosefson/JGit This Project | Java | ★ 1 | |
| #29,570 | prepor/prepor-ru | PHP | ★ 1 | Compare ↗ |
| #29,570 | dfugere/flat_lady | Ruby | ★ 1 | Compare ↗ |
| #29,570 | openmoney/openmoney-plugin | — | ★ 1 | Compare ↗ |
| #29,570 | mayo/timetravel | Ruby | ★ 1 | Compare ↗ |
| #29,570 | devrieda/cookie_crumbs | Ruby | ★ 1 | Compare ↗ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does JGit do? +
Branch 'gaffo' is based on the latest mavenized JGit by Mark Struberg (Sonatype), this branch brings in and adapts Mike Gaffney's JGit changes. Branch 'hugojosefson-release' is like branch 'gaffo', but with some extra release specific changes needed to deploy to my Maven repository. Kept as separate branch so that Sonatype or anyone can merge from http://github/hugojosefson/JGit/gaffo easily without messing up their release configuration. /Hugo
What language is JGit written in? +
The primary language is Java. Topics include: software.
Is JGit actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Jan 6, 2010 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does JGit have? +
JGit has 1 stars and 1 forks on GitHub.
How does JGit rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 1 stars, hugojosefson/JGit is ranked #29,570 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #1,848 among Java projects.
What license is JGit distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
