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#1,179
MOST-STARRED Java
| 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 |
aspen gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 59. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 3 stars a year. It ranks #1,179 among Java repositories and #14,587 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
10
DAYS ON TRENDING
#6898
BEST RANK
Sep 28, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
aspen has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #6898. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
aspen is an open-source project written in Java: a JRuby web server similar to Thin.
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/kevwil/aspen.git
cd aspen⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
JDK 17 or higher (OpenJDK / GraalVM)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
aspen 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 aspen 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 MIT license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install aspen using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/kevwil/aspen.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for aspen.
Import aspen into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `aspen --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
kevwil/aspen is currently ranked #14,587 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| #14,587 | kevwil/aspen This Project | Java | ★ 59 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does aspen do? +
a JRuby web server similar to Thin
What language is aspen written in? +
The primary language is Java. Topics include: software.
Is aspen actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on May 23, 2025 with 5 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does aspen have? +
aspen has 59 stars and 7 forks on GitHub.
How does aspen rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 59 stars, kevwil/aspen is ranked #14,587 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #1,179 among Java projects.
What license is aspen distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
