open-metadata/OpenMetadata
The Open Context Layer for Data and AI , OpenMetadata is the open platform for building trusted data context and business semantics for humans, AI assistants, and agents.
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#111
MOST-STARRED TypeScript
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +91 | +383 | +1.2K |
| Per day | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Forks gained | +12 | +48 | +121 |
OpenMetadata gained 383 stars in the last 30 days, about 13 a day, and now has 15.3K. It is about 5 years old and has averaged roughly 3.1K stars a year. It ranks #111 among TypeScript repositories and #614 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
7
DAYS ON TRENDING
#281
BEST RANK
Sep 24, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
OpenMetadata has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #281. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
OpenMetadata is an open-source project written in TypeScript: The Open Context Layer for Data and AI , OpenMetadata is the open platform for building trusted data context and business semantics for humans, AI assistants, and agents.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in context, context-layer, data-catalog. 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 TypeScript 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
$ npm install OpenMetadata⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Node.js >= 18, npm, pnpm or bun
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
OpenMetadata coordinates its core functionality through a modular TypeScript 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 OpenMetadata into TypeScript 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 Apache-2.0 license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install OpenMetadata using your package manager: `npm install OpenMetadata`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for OpenMetadata.
Import OpenMetadata into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `OpenMetadata --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with TypeScript, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
open-metadata/OpenMetadata is currently ranked #614 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does OpenMetadata do? +
The Open Context Layer for Data and AI , OpenMetadata is the open platform for building trusted data context and business semantics for humans, AI assistants, and agents.
What language is OpenMetadata written in? +
The primary language is TypeScript. Topics include: context, context-layer, data-catalog, data-collaboration, data-contracts.
Is OpenMetadata actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 27, 2026 with 875 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does OpenMetadata have? +
OpenMetadata has 15,337 stars and 2,413 forks on GitHub.
How does OpenMetadata rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 15,337 stars, open-metadata/OpenMetadata is ranked #614 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #111 among TypeScript projects.
What license is OpenMetadata distributed under? +
The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
