FPGA based NES implementation
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MOST-STARRED Assembly
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
knes gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 5. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #7 among Assembly repositories and #17,634 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
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#17170
BEST RANK
Oct 3, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
knes has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #17170. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
knes is an open-source project written in Assembly: FPGA based NES implementation.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Assembly. 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 Assembly 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/konkers/knes.git
cd knes⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Assembly environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
knes coordinates its core functionality through a modular Assembly 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 knes into Assembly 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
Install knes using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/konkers/knes.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for knes.
Import knes into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `knes --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Assembly, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
konkers/knes is currently ranked #17,634 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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| #17,634 | konkers/knes This Project | Assembly | ★ 5 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does knes do? +
FPGA based NES implementation
What language is knes written in? +
The primary language is Assembly. Topics include: software.
Is knes actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Jun 12, 2020 with 2 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does knes have? +
knes has 5 stars and 2 forks on GitHub.
How does knes rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 5 stars, konkers/knes is ranked #17,634 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #7 among Assembly projects.
What license is knes distributed under? +
The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
