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WildFly Application Server

Java ◇ hacktoberfest Apache-2.0
★3.2KSTARS
⑂2.3KFORKS
!107ISSUES
🏆#1,444GLOBAL RANK
🔥1DAYS TRENDING
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wildfly gained 80 stars in the last 30 days, about 3 a day, and now has 3.2K. It is about 16 years old and has averaged roughly 199 stars a year. It ranks #100 among Java repositories and #1,444 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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wildfly has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #1936. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

💡 Overview

wildfly is an open-source project written in Java: WildFly Application Server.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in hacktoberfest. 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 Java 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

terminal
$ git clone https://github.com/wildfly/wildfly.git
cd wildfly

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

JDK 17 or higher (OpenJDK / GraalVM)

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

wildfly coordinates its core functionality through a modular Java 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 wildfly into Java 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 Apache-2.0 license.

🚀 Getting Started

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

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for wildfly.

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

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

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 3,187 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the Apache-2.0 license.
Built in Java 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 Java 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 Java, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does wildfly do? +

WildFly Application Server

What language is wildfly written in? +

The primary language is Java. Topics include: hacktoberfest.

Is wildfly actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 28, 2026 with 107 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does wildfly have? +

wildfly has 3,187 stars and 2,265 forks on GitHub.

How does wildfly rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 3,187 stars, wildfly/wildfly is ranked #1,444 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #100 among Java projects.

What license is wildfly distributed under? +

The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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