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Artemis is a free genome viewer and annotation tool that allows visualization of sequence features and the results of analyses within the context of the sequence, and its six-frame translation

Java ◇ bioinformatics NOASSERTION
★271STARS
⑂76FORKS
!34ISSUES
🏆#8,350GLOBAL RANK
🔥45DAYS TRENDING
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Artemis gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 271. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 16 stars a year. It ranks #706 among Java repositories and #8,350 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

Artemis is an open-source project written in Java: Artemis is a free genome viewer and annotation tool that allows visualization of sequence features and the results of analyses within the context of the sequence, and its six-frame translation.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in bioinformatics, bioinformatics-pipeline, genomics. 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 Java 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

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$ git clone https://github.com/sanger-pathogens/Artemis.git
cd Artemis

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

JDK 17 or higher (OpenJDK / GraalVM)

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

Artemis 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 Artemis 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

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Install Artemis using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/sanger-pathogens/Artemis.git`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for Artemis.

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Import Artemis into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 271 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the NOASSERTION license.
Built in Java 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 Java 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 Java, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

sanger-pathogens/Artemis is currently ranked #8,350 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Artemis do? +

Artemis is a free genome viewer and annotation tool that allows visualization of sequence features and the results of analyses within the context of the sequence, and its six-frame translation

What language is Artemis written in? +

The primary language is Java. Topics include: bioinformatics, bioinformatics-pipeline, genomics, global-health, infectious-diseases.

Is Artemis actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Dec 19, 2025 with 34 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does Artemis have? +

Artemis has 271 stars and 76 forks on GitHub.

How does Artemis rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 271 stars, sanger-pathogens/Artemis is ranked #8,350 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #706 among Java projects.

What license is Artemis distributed under? +

The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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