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Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#771
MOST-STARRED Rust
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
gradient gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 222. It is about 2 years old and has averaged roughly 111 stars a year. It ranks #771 among Rust repositories and #8,167 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
3
DAYS ON TRENDING
#6957
BEST RANK
Oct 1, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
gradient has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #6957. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
gradient is an open-source project written in Rust: nix-based continuous integration system.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in ci, cicd, nix. 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 gradient
⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Rust toolchain (rustc / cargo >= 1.70)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
gradient 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
Production System Integration
Embed gradient into Rust 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 AGPL-3.0 license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install gradient using your package manager: `cargo install gradient`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for gradient.
Import gradient into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `gradient --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
wavelens/gradient is currently ranked #8,167 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8,156 | mojohaus/flatten-maven-plugin | Java | ★ 223 | Compare ↗ |
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| #8,167 | wavelens/gradient This Project | Rust | ★ 222 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does gradient do? +
nix-based continuous integration system
What language is gradient written in? +
The primary language is Rust. Topics include: ci, cicd, nix.
Is gradient actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 1, 2026 with 41 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does gradient have? +
gradient has 222 stars and 11 forks on GitHub.
How does gradient rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 222 stars, wavelens/gradient is ranked #8,167 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #771 among Rust projects.
What license is gradient distributed under? +
The repository reports a AGPL-3.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.