stillwater-sc/universal
Large collection of number systems providing custom arithmetic for mixed-precision algorithm development and optimization for AI, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Signal Processing, CAE, EDA, control, optimization, estimation, and approximation.
Star History
Momentum
+13
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
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#274
MOST-STARRED C++
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +13 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
universal gained 13 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 501. It is about 9 years old and has averaged roughly 56 stars a year. It ranks #274 among C++ repositories and #3,629 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
4
DAYS ON TRENDING
#2128
BEST RANK
Sep 25, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
universal has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #2128. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
universal is an open-source project written in C++: Large collection of number systems providing custom arithmetic for mixed-precision algorithm development and optimization for AI, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Signal Processing, CAE, EDA, control, optimization, estimation, and approximation.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in arbitrary-precision, arbitrary-precision-arithmetic, arbitrary-precision-floats. 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/stillwater-sc/universal.git
cd universal
⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
C++20 compliant compiler (GCC 11+, Clang 13+, MSVC)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
universal 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
Production System Integration
Embed universal into C++ 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 universal using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/stillwater-sc/universal.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for universal.
Import universal into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `universal --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.
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stillwater-sc/universal is currently ranked #3,629 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does universal do? +
Large collection of number systems providing custom arithmetic for mixed-precision algorithm development and optimization for AI, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Signal Processing, CAE, EDA, control, optimization, estimation, and approximation.
What language is universal written in? +
The primary language is C++. Topics include: arbitrary-precision, arbitrary-precision-arithmetic, arbitrary-precision-floats, arbitrary-precision-integers, arithmetic.
Is universal actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 26, 2026 with 10 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does universal have? +
universal has 501 stars and 72 forks on GitHub.
How does universal rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 501 stars, stillwater-sc/universal is ranked #3,629 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #274 among C++ projects.
What license is universal distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.