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๐Ÿ”ฅ Insanely fast native C++, Swift or Kotlin modules with a statically compiled binding layer to JSI

C++ โ—‡ cpp MIT
โ˜…2KSTARS
โ‘‚117FORKS
!215ISSUES
๐Ÿ†#1,906GLOBAL RANK
๐Ÿ”ฅ2DAYS TRENDING
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#133

MOST-STARRED C++

Window7 days30 days90 days
Stars gained+14+49+180
Per day222
Forks gained+1+3+10

nitro gained 49 stars in the last 30 days, about 2 a day, and now has 2K. It is about 2 years old and has averaged roughly 977 stars a year. It ranks #133 among C++ repositories and #1,906 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

Trending Record

nitro has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #2034. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

๐Ÿ’ก Overview

nitro is an open-source project written in C++: ๐Ÿ”ฅ Insanely fast native C++, Swift or Kotlin modules with a statically compiled binding layer to JSI.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in cpp, fast, hybrid. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

โšก Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in C++ 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.

๐Ÿ“ฅ Installation

terminal
$ git clone https://github.com/margelo/nitro.git
cd nitro

โš™ System Requirements

Platforms

  • โ€ข macOS
  • โ€ข Linux
  • โ€ข Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

C++20 compliant compiler (GCC 11+, Clang 13+, MSVC)

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

๐Ÿง  How It Works

nitro 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.

๐ŸŽฏ Production Use Cases

Modern Web Interfaces

Build dynamic, responsive user experiences with component-driven architecture.

Enterprise Design Systems

Standardize design tokens, accessible widgets, and themes across engineering teams.

Interactive Data Dashboards

Render real-time telemetry, user feeds, and analytics with sub-millisecond updates.

Cross-Platform Web Apps

Deploy performant single-page applications optimized for both mobile and desktop browsers.

๐Ÿš€ Getting Started

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Install nitro using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/margelo/nitro.git`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for nitro.

3

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

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

๐Ÿ‘ Strengths

Active community backing with 1,954 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the MIT license.
Built in C++ 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.

โš ๏ธ Considerations

Requires familiarity with C++ 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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๐Ÿ‘ฅ Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with C++, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

๐Ÿ† Nearby in the Rankings

margelo/nitro is currently ranked #1,906 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does nitro do? +

๐Ÿ”ฅ Insanely fast native C++, Swift or Kotlin modules with a statically compiled binding layer to JSI

What language is nitro written in? +

The primary language is C++. Topics include: cpp, fast, hybrid, hybrid-object, jsi.

Is nitro actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 26, 2026 with 215 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does nitro have? +

nitro has 1,954 stars and 117 forks on GitHub.

How does nitro rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 1,954 stars, margelo/nitro is ranked #1,906 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #133 among C++ projects.

What license is nitro distributed under? +

The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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