A (fork of a) slick visualization for your source code
Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#401
MOST-STARRED Java
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
code_swarm gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 358. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 20 stars a year. It ranks #401 among Java repositories and #4,868 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
47
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Jul 26, 2008
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
code_swarm has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
code_swarm is an open-source project written in Java: A (fork of a) slick visualization for your source code.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Java. 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 Java 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/rictic/code_swarm.git
cd code_swarm⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
JDK 17 or higher (OpenJDK / GraalVM)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
code_swarm coordinates its core functionality through a modular Java 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 code_swarm into Java 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 NOASSERTION license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install code_swarm using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/rictic/code_swarm.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for code_swarm.
Import code_swarm into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `code_swarm --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Java, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
rictic/code_swarm is currently ranked #4,868 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does code_swarm do? +
A (fork of a) slick visualization for your source code
What language is code_swarm written in? +
The primary language is Java. Topics include: software.
Is code_swarm actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Jan 12, 2014 with 6 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does code_swarm have? +
code_swarm has 358 stars and 62 forks on GitHub.
How does code_swarm rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 358 stars, rictic/code_swarm is ranked #4,868 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #401 among Java projects.
What license is code_swarm distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
