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The open-source app everyone uses to manage agents at work

TypeScript ◇ developer-tools MIT
★89.3KSTARS
⑂15.6KFORKS
!5,827ISSUES
🏆#107GLOBAL RANK
🔥6DAYS TRENDING
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+2.2K

STARS · LAST 30 DAYS

74

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#27

MOST-STARRED TypeScript

Window7 days30 days90 days
Stars gained+518+2.2K+6.7K
Per day747474
Forks gained+78+312+780

paperclip gained 2.2K stars in the last 30 days, about 74 a day, and now has 89.3K. It is about 1 year old and has averaged roughly 89.3K stars a year. It ranks #27 among TypeScript repositories and #107 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

Trending Record

paperclip has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #1. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

💡 Overview

paperclip is an open-source project written in TypeScript: The open-source app everyone uses to manage agents at work.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in TypeScript. 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 TypeScript 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.

5

Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

6

Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

terminal
$ npm install paperclip

⚙ 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

paperclip 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 paperclip 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 MIT license.

🚀 Getting Started

1

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

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for paperclip.

3

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

4

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

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 81,874 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the MIT license.
Built in TypeScript 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 TypeScript 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 TypeScript, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

paperclipai/paperclip is currently ranked #107 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does paperclip do? +

The open-source app everyone uses to manage agents at work

What language is paperclip written in? +

The primary language is TypeScript. Topics include: software.

Is paperclip actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 27, 2026 with 5,827 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does paperclip have? +

paperclip has 89,256 stars and 15,608 forks on GitHub.

How does paperclip rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 89,256 stars, paperclipai/paperclip is ranked #107 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #27 among TypeScript projects.

What license is paperclip distributed under? +

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

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