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STARS ยท LAST 30 DAYS
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#78
MOST-STARRED Rust
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +98 | +432 | +1.3K |
| Per day | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Forks gained | +3 | +11 | +28 |
mold gained 432 stars in the last 30 days, about 14 a day, and now has 17.3K. It is about 6 years old and has averaged roughly 2.9K stars a year. It ranks #78 among Rust repositories and #635 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
2
DAYS ON TRENDING
#2351
BEST RANK
Oct 1, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
mold has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #2351. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
๐ก Overview
mold is an open-source project written in Rust: mold ๐ฆ : A Modern Linker in Rust ๐ฆ.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Rust. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
โก Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in Rust 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.
๐ฅ Installation
$ cargo install moldโ System Requirements
Platforms
- โข macOS
- โข Linux
- โข Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Rust toolchain (rustc / cargo >= 1.70)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
๐ง How It Works
mold coordinates its core functionality through a modular Rust 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.
๐ฏ Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed mold into Rust 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.
๐ Getting Started
Install mold using your package manager: `cargo install mold`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for mold.
Import mold into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `mold --help` to verify successful setup.
๐ Strengths
โ ๏ธ Considerations
โ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
๐ฅ Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Rust, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
๐ Nearby in the Rankings
rui314/mold is currently ranked #635 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does mold do? +
mold ๐ฆ : A Modern Linker in Rust ๐ฆ
What language is mold written in? +
The primary language is Rust. Topics include: software.
Is mold actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 1, 2026 with 187 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does mold have? +
mold has 17,274 stars and 565 forks on GitHub.
How does mold rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 17,274 stars, rui314/mold is ranked #635 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #78 among Rust projects.
What license is mold distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
