Cross-platform Rust rewrite of the GNU coreutils
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| Forks gained | +10 | +41 | +103 |
coreutils gained 605 stars in the last 30 days, about 20 a day, and now has 24.2K. It is about 13 years old and has averaged roughly 1.9K stars a year. It ranks #58 among Rust repositories and #422 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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coreutils has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #1797. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
coreutils is an open-source project written in Rust: Cross-platform Rust rewrite of the GNU coreutils.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in busybox, command-line-tool, coreutils. 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 Rust 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
$ cargo install coreutils⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Rust toolchain (rustc / cargo >= 1.70)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
coreutils coordinates its core functionality through a modular Rust 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
Command-Line Automation
Execute automated build, deployment, and maintenance tasks directly from the terminal.
CI/CD Workflow Integration
Run non-interactive validation checks in GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or local pre-commit hooks.
Developer Environment Setup
Standardize local engineering workstations with single-binary utility commands.
Scripting & Pipeline Orchestration
Chain complex multi-stage scripts with reliable error reporting and exits.
🚀 Getting Started
Install coreutils using your package manager: `cargo install coreutils`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for coreutils.
Import coreutils into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `coreutils --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Rust, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
uutils/coreutils is currently ranked #422 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does coreutils do? +
Cross-platform Rust rewrite of the GNU coreutils
What language is coreutils written in? +
The primary language is Rust. Topics include: busybox, command-line-tool, coreutils, cross-platform, gnu-coreutils.
Is coreutils actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 29, 2026 with 1,185 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does coreutils have? +
coreutils has 24,208 stars and 2,065 forks on GitHub.
How does coreutils rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 24,208 stars, uutils/coreutils is ranked #422 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #58 among Rust projects.
What license is coreutils distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
