Direct interop Code for .NET Framework, .NET Core and .NET 5+ : DXGI, WIC, DirectX 9 to 12, Direct2D, Direct Write, Direct Composition, Media Foundation, WASAPI, CodecAPI, GDI, Spatial Audio, DVD, Windows Media Player, UWP DXInterop, WinUI3, etc.
Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#237
MOST-STARRED C#
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
DirectN gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 390. It is about 9 years old and has averaged roughly 43 stars a year. It ranks #237 among C# repositories and #4,013 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
5
DAYS ON TRENDING
#1621
BEST RANK
Sep 24, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
DirectN has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #1621. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
DirectN is an open-source project written in C#: Direct interop Code for .NET Framework, .NET Core and .NET 5+ : DXGI, WIC, DirectX 9 to 12, Direct2D, Direct Write, Direct Composition, Media Foundation, WASAPI, CodecAPI, GDI, Spatial Audio, DVD, Windows Media Player, UWP DXInterop, WinUI3, etc.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in direct2d, directcomposition, directwrite. 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 C# 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/smourier/DirectN.git
cd DirectN⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
C# environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
DirectN coordinates its core functionality through a modular C# 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
Modern Web Interfaces
Build dynamic, responsive user experiences with component-driven architecture.
Enterprise Design Systems
Standardize design tokens, accessible widgets, and themes across engineering teams.
Interactive Data Dashboards
Render real-time telemetry, user feeds, and analytics with sub-millisecond updates.
Cross-Platform Web Apps
Deploy performant single-page applications optimized for both mobile and desktop browsers.
🚀 Getting Started
Install DirectN using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/smourier/DirectN.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for DirectN.
Import DirectN into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `DirectN --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with C#, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
smourier/DirectN is currently ranked #4,013 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does DirectN do? +
Direct interop Code for .NET Framework, .NET Core and .NET 5+ : DXGI, WIC, DirectX 9 to 12, Direct2D, Direct Write, Direct Composition, Media Foundation, WASAPI, CodecAPI, GDI, Spatial Audio, DVD, Windows Media Player, UWP DXInterop, WinUI3, etc.
What language is DirectN written in? +
The primary language is C#. Topics include: direct2d, directcomposition, directwrite, directx, dotnet.
Is DirectN actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 24, 2026 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does DirectN have? +
DirectN has 390 stars and 28 forks on GitHub.
How does DirectN rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 390 stars, smourier/DirectN is ranked #4,013 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #237 among C# projects.
What license is DirectN distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
