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#23
MOST-STARRED Scala
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
sunflow gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 24. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 1 stars a year. It ranks #23 among Scala repositories and #12,694 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
3
DAYS ON TRENDING
#9987
BEST RANK
Sep 30, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
sunflow has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #9987. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
sunflow is an open-source project written in Scala: Repository mirror of Sunflow photorealistic renderer.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Scala. 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 Scala 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/skrat/sunflow.git
cd sunflow
⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Scala environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
sunflow coordinates its core functionality through a modular Scala 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 sunflow into Scala 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.
🚀 Getting Started
Install sunflow using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/skrat/sunflow.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for sunflow.
Import sunflow into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `sunflow --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Scala, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
skrat/sunflow is currently ranked #12,694 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
| Rank | Repository | Language | Stars | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12,625 | nesquena/active_form | Ruby | ★ 25 | Compare ↗ |
| #12,625 | nathansobo/hyperarchy | Ruby | ★ 25 | Compare ↗ |
| #12,625 | robbyrussell/active_delegate | Ruby | ★ 25 | Compare ↗ |
| #12,625 | nakajima/capistrano-bells | Ruby | ★ 25 | Compare ↗ |
| #12,625 | bs/starling | Ruby | ★ 25 | Compare ↗ |
| #12,694 | skrat/sunflow This Project | Scala | ★ 24 | |
| #12,694 | spatie/bloom | Swift | ★ 24 | Compare ↗ |
| #12,694 | dag/amazing | Ruby | ★ 24 | Compare ↗ |
| #12,694 | JackDanger/immutable_attributes | Ruby | ★ 24 | Compare ↗ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does sunflow do? +
Repository mirror of Sunflow photorealistic renderer
What language is sunflow written in? +
The primary language is Scala. Topics include: software.
Is sunflow actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Apr 12, 2014 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does sunflow have? +
sunflow has 24 stars and 8 forks on GitHub.
How does sunflow rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 24 stars, skrat/sunflow is ranked #12,694 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #23 among Scala projects.
What license is sunflow distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.