Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#677
MOST-STARRED PHP
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
cgit gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 5. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #677 among PHP repositories and #11,816 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
22
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Apr 15, 2008
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
cgit has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
cgit is an open-source project written in PHP: HTTP GET CGI interface to GIT written in PHP.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in PHP. 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 PHP 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/slim/cgit.git
cd cgit⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
PHP >= 8.2 with Composer
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
cgit coordinates its core functionality through a modular PHP 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 cgit into PHP 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 source license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install cgit using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/slim/cgit.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for cgit.
Import cgit into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `cgit --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with PHP, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
slim/cgit is currently ranked #11,816 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
| Rank | Repository | Language | Stars | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11,494 | adakkak/ruby-x3d | Ruby | ★ 6 | Compare ↗ |
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| #11,494 | blaxter/hamster-applet | Python | ★ 6 | Compare ↗ |
| #11,494 | ribrdb/gemlets | Ruby | ★ 6 | Compare ↗ |
| #11,816 | slim/cgit This Project | PHP | ★ 5 | |
| #11,816 | psq/mephisto-erb-templates-plugin | Ruby | ★ 5 | Compare ↗ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does cgit do? +
HTTP GET CGI interface to GIT written in PHP
What language is cgit written in? +
The primary language is PHP. Topics include: software.
Is cgit actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Mar 7, 2017 with 1 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does cgit have? +
cgit has 5 stars and 3 forks on GitHub.
How does cgit rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 5 stars, slim/cgit is ranked #11,816 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #677 among PHP projects.
What license is cgit distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
