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+1.6K
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
53
PER DAY
#1
MOST-STARRED Kotlin
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +371 | +1.6K | +4.8K |
| Per day | 53 | 53 | 53 |
| Forks gained | +94 | +376 | +939 |
Magisk gained 1.6K stars in the last 30 days, about 53 a day, and now has 63.1K. It is about 10 years old and has averaged roughly 6.3K stars a year. It ranks #1 among Kotlin repositories and #177 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
1
DAYS ON TRENDING
#2722
BEST RANK
Oct 5, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
Magisk has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #2722. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
Magisk is an open-source project written in Kotlin: The Magic Mask for Android.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Kotlin. 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 Kotlin 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/topjohnwu/Magisk.git
cd Magisk⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
JDK 17+, Kotlin compiler >= 1.9
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
Magisk coordinates its core functionality through a modular Kotlin 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 Magisk into Kotlin 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 Magisk using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for Magisk.
Import Magisk into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `Magisk --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Kotlin, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
topjohnwu/Magisk is currently ranked #177 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Magisk do? +
The Magic Mask for Android
What language is Magisk written in? +
The primary language is Kotlin. Topics include: software.
Is Magisk actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 5, 2026 with 41 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does Magisk have? +
Magisk has 63,077 stars and 18,787 forks on GitHub.
How does Magisk rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 63,077 stars, topjohnwu/Magisk is ranked #177 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #1 among Kotlin projects.
What license is Magisk distributed under? +
The repository reports a GPL-3.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
