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RF-DETR is a real-time object detection and segmentation model architecture developed by Roboflow, SOTA on COCO, designed for fine-tuning. [ICLR 2026]

Python ◇ computer-vision Apache-2.0
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rf-detr gained 240 stars in the last 30 days, about 8 a day, and now has 9.6K. It is about 2 years old and has averaged roughly 4.8K stars a year. It ranks #123 among Python repositories and #708 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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rf-detr has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #411. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

💡 Overview

rf-detr is an open-source project written in Python: RF-DETR is a real-time object detection and segmentation model architecture developed by Roboflow, SOTA on COCO, designed for fine-tuning. [ICLR 2026] .

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in computer-vision, detr, instance-segmentation. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in Python for predictable speed.

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Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

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Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

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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
$ pip install rf-detr

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Python >= 3.9, pip, virtualenv

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

rf-detr coordinates its core functionality through a modular Python 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 rf-detr into Python 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 Apache-2.0 license.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install rf-detr using your package manager: `pip install rf-detr`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for rf-detr.

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Import rf-detr into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 9,594 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the Apache-2.0 license.
Built in Python 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 Python 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 Python, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does rf-detr do? +

RF-DETR is a real-time object detection and segmentation model architecture developed by Roboflow, SOTA on COCO, designed for fine-tuning. [ICLR 2026]

What language is rf-detr written in? +

The primary language is Python. Topics include: computer-vision, detr, instance-segmentation, machine-learning, object-detection.

Is rf-detr actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 27, 2026 with 87 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does rf-detr have? +

rf-detr has 9,612 stars and 1,214 forks on GitHub.

How does rf-detr rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 9,612 stars, roboflow/rf-detr is ranked #708 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #123 among Python projects.

What license is rf-detr distributed under? +

The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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