A fast, open-source download manager for every device you own.
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MOST-STARRED Kotlin
| 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 |
Ketch gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 306. It is about 1 year old and has averaged roughly 306 stars a year. It ranks #382 among Kotlin repositories and #9,448 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
3
DAYS ON TRENDING
#9118
BEST RANK
Oct 10, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
Ketch has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #9118. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
Ketch is an open-source project written in Kotlin: A fast, open-source download manager for every device you own.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in android, desktop, download-library. 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 Kotlin 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/linroid/Ketch.git
cd Ketch⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
JDK 17+, Kotlin compiler >= 1.9
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
Ketch coordinates its core functionality through a modular Kotlin 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 Ketch into Kotlin 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 Ketch using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/linroid/Ketch.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for Ketch.
Import Ketch into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `Ketch --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Kotlin, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
linroid/Ketch is currently ranked #9,448 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
| Rank | Repository | Language | Stars | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9,438 | SPARQL-Anything/sparql.anything | Java | ★ 307 | Compare ↗ |
| #9,438 | notaryproject/ratify | Go | ★ 307 | Compare ↗ |
| #9,438 | Cysharp/NativeCompressions | C# | ★ 307 | Compare ↗ |
| #9,438 | sourcemeta/jsonschema | C++ | ★ 307 | Compare ↗ |
| #9,438 | jin-bo/agentao | Python | ★ 307 | Compare ↗ |
| #9,448 | linroid/Ketch This Project | Kotlin | ★ 306 | |
| #9,448 | tmolteno/necpp | C++ | ★ 306 | Compare ↗ |
| #9,448 | apple/swift-llbuild2 | Swift | ★ 306 | Compare ↗ |
| #9,448 | openjdk/jdk8u | Java | ★ 306 | Compare ↗ |
| #9,448 | scrapli/scrapligo | Go | ★ 306 | Compare ↗ |
| #9,448 | eeeXun/gtt | Go | ★ 306 | Compare ↗ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ketch do? +
A fast, open-source download manager for every device you own.
What language is Ketch written in? +
The primary language is Kotlin. Topics include: android, desktop, download-library, download-manager, downloader.
Is Ketch actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 10, 2026 with 6 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does Ketch have? +
Ketch has 306 stars and 23 forks on GitHub.
How does Ketch rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 306 stars, linroid/Ketch is ranked #9,448 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #382 among Kotlin projects.
What license is Ketch distributed under? +
The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
