The open source launcher for macOS
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#752
MOST-STARRED Swift
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
Floe gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 32. It is about 1 year old and has averaged roughly 32 stars a year. It ranks #752 among Swift repositories and #16,298 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
6
DAYS ON TRENDING
#12258
BEST RANK
Oct 3, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
Floe has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #12258. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
Floe is an open-source project written in Swift: The open source launcher for macOS.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Swift. 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 Swift 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/thaw-app/Floe.git
cd Floe⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Swift 5.9+ / Xcode 15+ (macOS/Linux)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
Floe coordinates its core functionality through a modular Swift 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 Floe into Swift 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 GPL-3.0 license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install Floe using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/thaw-app/Floe.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for Floe.
Import Floe into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `Floe --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Swift, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
thaw-app/Floe is currently ranked #16,298 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
| Rank | Repository | Language | Stars | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16,229 | sdkasper/lean-launcher | C++ | ★ 33 | Compare ↗ |
| #16,229 | 28allday/omashow | C++ | ★ 33 | Compare ↗ |
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| #16,229 | ItsJokerZz/PS4-BO3-Customs | C# | ★ 33 | Compare ↗ |
| #16,229 | margelo/simdutf-swift | Swift | ★ 33 | Compare ↗ |
| #16,298 | thaw-app/Floe This Project | Swift | ★ 32 | |
| #16,298 | jnicklas/uploadcolumn | Ruby | ★ 32 | Compare ↗ |
| #16,298 | jnunemaker/lorem | Ruby | ★ 32 | Compare ↗ |
| #16,298 | felipec/gst-openmax | C | ★ 32 | Compare ↗ |
| #16,298 | archaelus/tsung | Erlang | ★ 32 | Compare ↗ |
| #16,298 | myers/id3v2 | C++ | ★ 32 | Compare ↗ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Floe do? +
The open source launcher for macOS
What language is Floe written in? +
The primary language is Swift. Topics include: software.
Is Floe actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 3, 2026 with 2 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does Floe have? +
Floe has 32 stars and 1 forks on GitHub.
How does Floe rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 32 stars, thaw-app/Floe is ranked #16,298 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #752 among Swift projects.
What license is Floe distributed under? +
The repository reports a GPL-3.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
