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+6.3K
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
209
PER DAY
#1
MOST-STARRED C
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +361 | +6.3K | +18.8K |
| Per day | 52 | 209 | 209 |
| Forks gained | +502 | +1.3K | +3.3K |
linux gained 6.3K stars in the last 30 days, about 209 a day, and now has 250.4K. It is about 15 years old and has averaged roughly 16.7K stars a year. It ranks #1 among C repositories and #11 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
99
DAYS ON TRENDING
#4
BEST RANK
Sep 4, 2011
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
linux has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #4. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
linux is an open-source project written in C: Linux kernel source tree.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in C. 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/torvalds/linux.git
cd linux⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
C99 or C11 compiler with CMake / make
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
linux 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 linux 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 NOASSERTION license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install linux using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/torvalds/linux.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for linux.
Import linux into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `linux --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
torvalds/linux is currently ranked #11 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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| #11 | torvalds/linux This Project | C | ★ 250.4K | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does linux do? +
Linux kernel source tree
What language is linux written in? +
The primary language is C. Topics include: software.
Is linux actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 27, 2026 with 3 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does linux have? +
linux has 250,364 stars and 66,022 forks on GitHub.
How does linux rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 250,364 stars, torvalds/linux is ranked #11 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #1 among C projects.
What license is linux distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
