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openfl/lime

A foundational Haxe framework for cross-platform development

JavaScript ◇ cross-platform MIT
★852STARS
⑂462FORKS
!219ISSUES
🏆#3,191GLOBAL RANK
🔥2DAYS TRENDING
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#220

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lime gained 21 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 852. It is about 13 years old and has averaged roughly 66 stars a year. It ranks #220 among JavaScript repositories and #3,191 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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lime has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #3066. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

💡 Overview

lime is an open-source project written in JavaScript: A foundational Haxe framework for cross-platform development.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in cross-platform, frontend, game-development. 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 JavaScript 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
$ npm install lime

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Node.js >= 18 or modern Evergreen browser

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

lime 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.

🎯 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.

🚀 Getting Started

1

Install lime using your package manager: `npm install lime`

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for lime.

3

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

4

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

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 852 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the MIT license.
Built in JavaScript 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 JavaScript 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 JavaScript, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does lime do? +

A foundational Haxe framework for cross-platform development

What language is lime written in? +

The primary language is JavaScript. Topics include: cross-platform, frontend, game-development, gamedev, hashlink.

Is lime actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 28, 2026 with 219 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does lime have? +

lime has 852 stars and 462 forks on GitHub.

How does lime rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 852 stars, openfl/lime is ranked #3,191 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #220 among JavaScript projects.

What license is lime distributed under? +

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

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