root-project/root
The official repository for ROOT: analyzing, storing and visualizing big data, scientifically
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| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +21 | +83 | +270 |
| Per day | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Forks gained | +8 | +31 | +78 |
root gained 83 stars in the last 30 days, about 3 a day, and now has 3.3K. It is about 13 years old and has averaged roughly 254 stars a year. It ranks #121 among C++ repositories and #1,949 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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65
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Jun 27, 2013
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
root has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
root is an open-source project written in C++: The official repository for ROOT: analyzing, storing and visualizing big data, scientifically.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in c-plus-plus, cling, data-analysis. 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/root-project/root.git
cd root⚙ 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
root 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
Command-Line Automation
Execute automated build, deployment, and maintenance tasks directly from the terminal.
CI/CD Workflow Integration
Run non-interactive validation checks in GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or local pre-commit hooks.
Developer Environment Setup
Standardize local engineering workstations with single-binary utility commands.
Scripting & Pipeline Orchestration
Chain complex multi-stage scripts with reliable error reporting and exits.
🚀 Getting Started
Install root using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/root-project/root.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for root.
Import root into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `root --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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does root do? +
The official repository for ROOT: analyzing, storing and visualizing big data, scientifically
What language is root written in? +
The primary language is C++. Topics include: c-plus-plus, cling, data-analysis, geometry, graphics.
Is root actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 28, 2026 with 682 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does root have? +
root has 3,302 stars and 1,569 forks on GitHub.
How does root rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 3,302 stars, root-project/root is ranked #1,949 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #121 among C++ projects.
What license is root distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
