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#686
MOST-STARRED Swift
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +15 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
Dinky gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 33. It is about 1 year old and has averaged roughly 33 stars a year. It ranks #686 among Swift repositories and #14,828 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
8
DAYS ON TRENDING
#819
BEST RANK
Sep 29, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
Dinky has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #819. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
Dinky is an open-source project written in Swift: tiling wm for macOS. No honey, we have hyprland at home.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Swift. 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/mikker/Dinky.git
cd Dinky⚙ 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
Dinky 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
Production System Integration
Embed Dinky into Swift 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 MIT license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install Dinky using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/mikker/Dinky.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for Dinky.
Import Dinky into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `Dinky --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
mikker/Dinky is currently ranked #14,828 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| #14,828 | mikker/Dinky This Project | Swift | ★ 33 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dinky do? +
tiling wm for macOS. No honey, we have hyprland at home
What language is Dinky written in? +
The primary language is Swift. Topics include: software.
Is Dinky actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 5, 2026 with 1 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does Dinky have? +
Dinky has 33 stars and 2 forks on GitHub.
How does Dinky rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 33 stars, mikker/Dinky is ranked #14,828 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #686 among Swift projects.
What license is Dinky distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
