owasp-noir/noir
Hunt every Endpoint in your code, expose Shadow APIs, map the Attack Surface.
Star History
Momentum
+36
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
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#1
MOST-STARRED Crystal
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +36 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
noir gained 36 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 1.4K. It is about 5 years old and has averaged roughly 287 stars a year. It ranks #1 among Crystal repositories and #2,230 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
6
DAYS ON TRENDING
#488
BEST RANK
Sep 23, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
noir has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #488. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
noir is an open-source project written in Crystal: Hunt every Endpoint in your code, expose Shadow APIs, map the Attack Surface.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in api-security, attack-surfaces, crystal. 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 Crystal 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
$ git clone https://github.com/owasp-noir/noir.git
cd noir⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Crystal environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
noir coordinates its core functionality through a modular Crystal 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 noir into Crystal 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 MIT license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install noir using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/owasp-noir/noir.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for noir.
Import noir into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `noir --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Crystal, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
owasp-noir/noir is currently ranked #2,230 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does noir do? +
Hunt every Endpoint in your code, expose Shadow APIs, map the Attack Surface.
What language is noir written in? +
The primary language is Crystal. Topics include: api-security, attack-surfaces, crystal, devsecops, endpoints.
Is noir actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 27, 2026 with 6 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does noir have? +
noir has 1,436 stars and 151 forks on GitHub.
How does noir rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 1,436 stars, owasp-noir/noir is ranked #2,230 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #1 among Crystal projects.
What license is noir distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
