luanti-org/luanti
Luanti (formerly Minetest) is an open source voxel game-creation platform with easy modding and game creation
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luanti gained 342 stars in the last 30 days, about 11 a day, and now has 13.7K. It is about 15 years old and has averaged roughly 913 stars a year. It ranks #73 among C++ repositories and #1,035 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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#100
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luanti has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
luanti is an open-source project written in C++: Luanti (formerly Minetest) is an open source voxel game-creation platform with easy modding and game creation.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in c-plus-plus, cpp17, game-engine. 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 C++ 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/luanti-org/luanti.git
cd luanti⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
C++20 compliant compiler (GCC 11+, Clang 13+, MSVC)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
luanti coordinates its core functionality through a modular C++ 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 luanti into C++ 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 NOASSERTION license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install luanti using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/luanti-org/luanti.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for luanti.
Import luanti into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `luanti --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with C++, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
luanti-org/luanti is currently ranked #1,035 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does luanti do? +
Luanti (formerly Minetest) is an open source voxel game-creation platform with easy modding and game creation
What language is luanti written in? +
The primary language is C++. Topics include: c-plus-plus, cpp17, game-engine, lua, luanti.
Is luanti actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 7, 2026 with 1,509 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does luanti have? +
luanti has 13,691 stars and 2,480 forks on GitHub.
How does luanti rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 13,691 stars, luanti-org/luanti is ranked #1,035 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #73 among C++ projects.
What license is luanti distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
