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A command-line benchmarking tool

Rust ◇ benchmark Apache-2.0
★29KSTARS
⑂518FORKS
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hyperfine gained 724 stars in the last 30 days, about 24 a day, and now has 29K. It is about 9 years old and has averaged roughly 3.2K stars a year. It ranks #61 among Rust repositories and #455 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

hyperfine is an open-source project written in Rust: A command-line benchmarking tool.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in benchmark, cli, command-line. 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 Rust for predictable speed.

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

3

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
$ cargo install hyperfine

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Rust toolchain (rustc / cargo >= 1.70)

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

hyperfine 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.

🎯 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

1

Install hyperfine using your package manager: `cargo install hyperfine`

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for hyperfine.

3

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

4

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

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 28,952 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the Apache-2.0 license.
Built in Rust 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 Rust 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 Rust, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does hyperfine do? +

A command-line benchmarking tool

What language is hyperfine written in? +

The primary language is Rust. Topics include: benchmark, cli, command-line, rust, terminal.

Is hyperfine actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 6, 2026 with 52 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does hyperfine have? +

hyperfine has 28,952 stars and 518 forks on GitHub.

How does hyperfine rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 28,952 stars, sharkdp/hyperfine is ranked #455 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #61 among Rust projects.

What license is hyperfine distributed under? +

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

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