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Petal: low-latency, multi-window screensharing for macOS and Windows. Every shared window becomes a real native window on every participant's desktop.

Rust ◇ livekit Apache-2.0
★368STARS
⑂14FORKS
!27ISSUES
🏆#11,603GLOBAL RANK
🔥7DAYS TRENDING
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petal is petal is an open-source project written in Rust: Petal: low-latency, multi-window screensharing for macOS and Windows. Every shared window becomes a real native window on every participant's desktop..

Repository kiruna-labs/petal ↗
Primary Category livekit
Language & Stack Rust
Software License Apache-2.0
Community Traction ★ 368 stars · ⑂ 14 forks · #11,603 globally
Maintenance ● Active (Last commit: Oct 18, 2026) · 27 open issues
Target Audience Developers and engineering teams building with Rust, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

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petal gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 368. It is about 1 year old and has averaged roughly 368 stars a year. It ranks #1,147 among Rust repositories and #11,603 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

petal is an open-source project written in Rust: Petal: low-latency, multi-window screensharing for macOS and Windows. Every shared window becomes a real native window on every participant's desktop.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in livekit, macos, remote-control. 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 Rust 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

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$ cargo install petal

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Rust toolchain (rustc / cargo >= 1.70)

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

petal 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 petal 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 Apache-2.0 license.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install petal using your package manager: `cargo install petal`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for petal.

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

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

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 368 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the Apache-2.0 license.
Built in Rust 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 Rust 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 Rust, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does petal do? +

Petal: low-latency, multi-window screensharing for macOS and Windows. Every shared window becomes a real native window on every participant's desktop.

What language is petal written in? +

The primary language is Rust. Topics include: livekit, macos, remote-control, rust, screen-sharing.

Is petal actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 18, 2026 with 27 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does petal have? +

petal has 368 stars and 14 forks on GitHub.

How does petal rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 368 stars, kiruna-labs/petal is ranked #11,603 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #1,147 among Rust projects.

What license is petal distributed under? +

The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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