Miller is like awk, sed, cut, join, and sort for name-indexed data such as CSV, TSV, and tabular JSON
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| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +4 | +251 | +720 |
| Per day | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +5 | +12 |
miller gained 251 stars in the last 30 days, about 8 a day, and now has 10K. It is about 11 years old and has averaged roughly 912 stars a year. It ranks #162 among Go repositories and #1,154 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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74
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
May 3, 2015
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
miller has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
miller is an open-source project written in Go: Miller is like awk, sed, cut, join, and sort for name-indexed data such as CSV, TSV, and tabular JSON.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in command-line, command-line-tools, csv. 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 Go 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
$ go install github.com/johnkerl/miller@latest⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Go >= 1.21 runtime environment
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
miller coordinates its core functionality through a modular Go 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
Command-Line Automation
Execute automated build, deployment, and maintenance tasks directly from the terminal.
CI/CD Workflow Integration
Run non-interactive validation checks in GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or local pre-commit hooks.
Developer Environment Setup
Standardize local engineering workstations with single-binary utility commands.
Scripting & Pipeline Orchestration
Chain complex multi-stage scripts with reliable error reporting and exits.
🚀 Getting Started
Install miller using your package manager: `go install github.com/johnkerl/miller@latest`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for miller.
Import miller into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `miller --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Go, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
johnkerl/miller is currently ranked #1,154 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does miller do? +
Miller is like awk, sed, cut, join, and sort for name-indexed data such as CSV, TSV, and tabular JSON
What language is miller written in? +
The primary language is Go. Topics include: command-line, command-line-tools, csv, csv-format, data-cleaning.
Is miller actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 29, 2026 with 69 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does miller have? +
miller has 10,034 stars and 244 forks on GitHub.
How does miller rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 10,034 stars, johnkerl/miller is ranked #1,154 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #162 among Go projects.
What license is miller distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
