A modern remake of Hotline for macOS, iOS, and iPadOS.
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hotline gained 19 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 759. It is about 3 years old and has averaged roughly 253 stars a year. It ranks #252 among Swift repositories and #5,231 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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💡 Overview
hotline is an open-source project written in Swift: A modern remake of Hotline for macOS, iOS, and iPadOS.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in chat, chat-app, chat-application. 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 Swift 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/mierau/hotline.git
cd hotline⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Swift 5.9+ / Xcode 15+ (macOS/Linux)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
hotline coordinates its core functionality through a modular Swift 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
Command-Line Automation
Execute automated build, deployment, and maintenance tasks directly from the terminal.
CI/CD Workflow Integration
Run non-interactive validation checks in GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or local pre-commit hooks.
Developer Environment Setup
Standardize local engineering workstations with single-binary utility commands.
Scripting & Pipeline Orchestration
Chain complex multi-stage scripts with reliable error reporting and exits.
🚀 Getting Started
Install hotline using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/mierau/hotline.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for hotline.
Import hotline into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `hotline --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Swift, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
mierau/hotline is currently ranked #5,231 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does hotline do? +
A modern remake of Hotline for macOS, iOS, and iPadOS.
What language is hotline written in? +
The primary language is Swift. Topics include: chat, chat-app, chat-application, hotline, hotline-client.
Is hotline actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 5, 2026 with 17 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does hotline have? +
hotline has 759 stars and 19 forks on GitHub.
How does hotline rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 759 stars, mierau/hotline is ranked #5,231 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #252 among Swift projects.
What license is hotline distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
