Akka Actor Kernel: RESTful Distributed Persistent Transactional Actors
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MOST-STARRED Scala
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
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| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
akka gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 2. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #50 among Scala repositories and #21,953 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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#100
BEST RANK
Jul 13, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
akka has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
akka is an open-source project written in Scala: Akka Actor Kernel: RESTful Distributed Persistent Transactional Actors.
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/tikhon/akka.git
cd akka⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Scala environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
akka 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 akka 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 NOASSERTION license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install akka using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/tikhon/akka.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for akka.
Import akka into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `akka --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
tikhon/akka is currently ranked #21,953 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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| #21,953 | tikhon/akka This Project | Scala | ★ 2 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does akka do? +
Akka Actor Kernel: RESTful Distributed Persistent Transactional Actors
What language is akka written in? +
The primary language is Scala. Topics include: software.
Is akka actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Jul 12, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does akka have? +
akka has 2 stars and 1 forks on GitHub.
How does akka rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 2 stars, tikhon/akka is ranked #21,953 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #50 among Scala projects.
What license is akka distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
