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monome/libmonome

makes writing applications for Monomes easy.

★322STARS
⑂166FORKS
!2ISSUES
🏆#4,324GLOBAL RANK
🔥2DAYS TRENDING
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libmonome gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 322. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 18 stars a year. It ranks #43 among C repositories and #4,324 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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libmonome has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #3651. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

💡 Overview

libmonome is an open-source project written in C: makes writing applications for Monomes easy.

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

⚡ Key Features

1

Optimized execution pipeline written in C for predictable speed.

2

Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

3

Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

4

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.

📥 Installation

terminal
$ git clone https://github.com/monome/libmonome.git
cd libmonome

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

C99 or C11 compiler with CMake / make

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

libmonome 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 libmonome 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 ISC license.

🚀 Getting Started

1

Install libmonome using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/monome/libmonome.git`

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for libmonome.

3

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

4

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

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 322 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the ISC 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.

⚠️ 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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👥 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does libmonome do? +

makes writing applications for Monomes easy.

What language is libmonome written in? +

The primary language is C. Topics include: software.

Is libmonome actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Aug 27, 2026 with 2 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does libmonome have? +

libmonome has 322 stars and 166 forks on GitHub.

How does libmonome rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 322 stars, monome/libmonome is ranked #4,324 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #43 among C projects.

What license is libmonome distributed under? +

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

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