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A minimalistic and high-performance SAT solver

C++ ◇ developer-tools NOASSERTION
★1.2KSTARS
⑂420FORKS
!40ISSUES
🏆#4,464GLOBAL RANK
🔥57DAYS TRENDING
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minisat gained 30 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 1.2K. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 70 stars a year. It ranks #353 among C++ repositories and #4,464 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

minisat is an open-source project written in C++: A minimalistic and high-performance SAT solver.

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

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$ git clone https://github.com/niklasso/minisat.git
cd minisat

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

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

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

minisat 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 minisat 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 NOASSERTION license.

🚀 Getting Started

1

Install minisat using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/niklasso/minisat.git`

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for minisat.

3

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

4

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

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 1,190 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the NOASSERTION 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 minisat do? +

A minimalistic and high-performance SAT solver

What language is minisat written in? +

The primary language is C++. Topics include: software.

Is minisat actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Apr 28, 2024 with 40 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does minisat have? +

minisat has 1,190 stars and 420 forks on GitHub.

How does minisat rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 1,190 stars, niklasso/minisat is ranked #4,464 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #353 among C++ projects.

What license is minisat distributed under? +

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

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