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any lite - A C++17-like any, a type-safe container for single values of any type for C++98, C++11 and later in a single-file header-only library

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⑂29FORKS
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any-lite gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 157. It is about 10 years old and has averaged roughly 16 stars a year. It ranks #842 among C++ repositories and #11,526 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

any-lite is an open-source project written in C++: any lite - A C++17-like any, a type-safe container for single values of any type for C++98, C++11 and later in a single-file header-only library.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in any, any-implementations, cpp17. 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/nonstd-lite/any-lite.git
cd any-lite

⚙ 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

any-lite 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 any-lite 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 BSL-1.0 license.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install any-lite using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/nonstd-lite/any-lite.git`

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for any-lite.

3

Import any-lite into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

4

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

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 157 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the BSL-1.0 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

nonstd-lite/any-lite is currently ranked #11,526 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does any-lite do? +

any lite - A C++17-like any, a type-safe container for single values of any type for C++98, C++11 and later in a single-file header-only library

What language is any-lite written in? +

The primary language is C++. Topics include: any, any-implementations, cpp17, cpp98, header-only.

Is any-lite actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 5, 2026 with 1 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does any-lite have? +

any-lite has 157 stars and 29 forks on GitHub.

How does any-lite rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 157 stars, nonstd-lite/any-lite is ranked #11,526 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #842 among C++ projects.

What license is any-lite distributed under? +

The repository reports a BSL-1.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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