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Nostr client for Android

Kotlin ◇ android MIT
★1.6KSTARS
⑂224FORKS
!119ISSUES
🏆#4,902GLOBAL RANK
🔥25DAYS TRENDING
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amethyst is amethyst is an open-source project written in Kotlin: Nostr client for Android..

Repository vitorpamplona/amethyst ↗
Primary Category android
Language & Stack Kotlin
Software License MIT
Community Traction ★ 1.6K stars · ⑂ 224 forks · #4,902 globally
Maintenance ● Active (Last commit: Oct 18, 2026) · 119 open issues
Target Audience Developers and engineering teams building with Kotlin, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

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amethyst gained 40 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 1.6K. It is about 4 years old and has averaged roughly 403 stars a year. It ranks #181 among Kotlin repositories and #4,902 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

amethyst is an open-source project written in Kotlin: Nostr client for Android.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in android, kotlin, nostr. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in Kotlin for predictable speed.

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Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

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Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

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Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

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$ git clone https://github.com/vitorpamplona/amethyst.git
cd amethyst

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

JDK 17+, Kotlin compiler >= 1.9

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

amethyst 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 amethyst 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 MIT license.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install amethyst using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/vitorpamplona/amethyst.git`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for amethyst.

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Import amethyst into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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Execute your test suite or run `amethyst --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 1,604 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the MIT license.
Built in Kotlin for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with Kotlin and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does amethyst do? +

Nostr client for Android

What language is amethyst written in? +

The primary language is Kotlin. Topics include: android, kotlin, nostr, social-network.

Is amethyst actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 18, 2026 with 119 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does amethyst have? +

amethyst has 1,613 stars and 224 forks on GitHub.

How does amethyst rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 1,613 stars, vitorpamplona/amethyst is ranked #4,902 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #181 among Kotlin projects.

What license is amethyst distributed under? +

The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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