openedx/paragon
๐ An accessible, theme-ready design system built for learning applications and Open edX.
Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS ยท LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#484
MOST-STARRED JavaScript
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
paragon gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 140. It is about 9 years old and has averaged roughly 16 stars a year. It ranks #484 among JavaScript repositories and #6,438 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
2
DAYS ON TRENDING
#5800
BEST RANK
Sep 28, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
paragon has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #5800. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
๐ก Overview
paragon is an open-source project written in JavaScript: ๐ An accessible, theme-ready design system built for learning applications and Open edX.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in accessibility, component-library, design-system. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
โก Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in JavaScript 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.
๐ฅ Installation
$ npm install paragonโ System Requirements
Platforms
- โข macOS
- โข Linux
- โข Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Node.js >= 18 or modern Evergreen browser
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
๐ง How It Works
paragon coordinates its core functionality through a modular JavaScript 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.
๐ฏ Production Use Cases
Modern Web Interfaces
Build dynamic, responsive user experiences with component-driven architecture.
Enterprise Design Systems
Standardize design tokens, accessible widgets, and themes across engineering teams.
Interactive Data Dashboards
Render real-time telemetry, user feeds, and analytics with sub-millisecond updates.
Cross-Platform Web Apps
Deploy performant single-page applications optimized for both mobile and desktop browsers.
๐ Getting Started
Install paragon using your package manager: `npm install paragon`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for paragon.
Import paragon into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `paragon --help` to verify successful setup.
๐ Strengths
โ ๏ธ Considerations
โ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
๐ฅ Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with JavaScript, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
๐ Nearby in the Rankings
openedx/paragon is currently ranked #6,438 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6,421 | Rhythia/Client | C# | โ 141 | Compare โ |
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| #6,438 | openedx/paragon This Project | JavaScript | โ 140 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does paragon do? +
๐ An accessible, theme-ready design system built for learning applications and Open edX.
What language is paragon written in? +
The primary language is JavaScript. Topics include: accessibility, component-library, design-system, react, react-components.
Is paragon actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 28, 2026 with 230 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does paragon have? +
paragon has 140 stars and 101 forks on GitHub.
How does paragon rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 140 stars, openedx/paragon is ranked #6,438 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #484 among JavaScript projects.
What license is paragon distributed under? +
The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
