An open source application framework for Mac OS X, Linux, and Windows.
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crisscross gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 2. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #1,331 among C++ repositories and #21,916 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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#9278
BEST RANK
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crisscross has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #9278. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
crisscross is an open-source project written in C++: An open source application framework for Mac OS X, Linux, and Windows.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in C++. 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 C++ 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/prophile/crisscross.git
cd crisscross
⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
C++20 compliant compiler (GCC 11+, Clang 13+, MSVC)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
crisscross coordinates its core functionality through a modular C++ 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 crisscross into C++ 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 BSD-3-Clause license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install crisscross using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/prophile/crisscross.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for crisscross.
Import crisscross into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `crisscross --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with C++, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
prophile/crisscross is currently ranked #21,916 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does crisscross do? +
An open source application framework for Mac OS X, Linux, and Windows.
What language is crisscross written in? +
The primary language is C++. Topics include: software.
Is crisscross actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Jun 19, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does crisscross have? +
crisscross has 2 stars and 1 forks on GitHub.
How does crisscross rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 2 stars, prophile/crisscross is ranked #21,916 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #1,331 among C++ projects.
What license is crisscross distributed under? +
The repository reports a BSD-3-Clause license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.