An arbitrary-precision arithmetic library for Rust.
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malachite gained 15 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 586. It is about 9 years old and has averaged roughly 65 stars a year. It ranks #540 among Rust repositories and #5,421 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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💡 Overview
malachite is an open-source project written in Rust: An arbitrary-precision arithmetic library for Rust.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Rust. 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 Rust 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
$ cargo install malachite⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Rust toolchain (rustc / cargo >= 1.70)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
malachite 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 malachite 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 LGPL-3.0 license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install malachite using your package manager: `cargo install malachite`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for malachite.
Import malachite into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `malachite --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 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
mhogrefe/malachite is currently ranked #5,421 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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| #5,413 | sehugg/8bitworkshop | TypeScript | ★ 587 | Compare ↗ |
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| #5,413 | Th0rgal/open_oura | Rust | ★ 587 | Compare ↗ |
| #5,421 | mhogrefe/malachite This Project | Rust | ★ 586 | |
| #5,421 | pkgr/pkgr | Ruby | ★ 586 | Compare ↗ |
| #5,421 | ganeti/ganeti | Python | ★ 586 | Compare ↗ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does malachite do? +
An arbitrary-precision arithmetic library for Rust.
What language is malachite written in? +
The primary language is Rust. Topics include: software.
Is malachite actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 29, 2026 with 6 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does malachite have? +
malachite has 586 stars and 40 forks on GitHub.
How does malachite rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 586 stars, mhogrefe/malachite is ranked #5,421 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #540 among Rust projects.
What license is malachite distributed under? +
The repository reports a LGPL-3.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
