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ctags
A maintained ctags implementation for generating code index tags that support code navigation and tag jumping.
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9.2% fork ratio
License: GPL-2.0
Selection & positioning guide
Structured overview of delivery form, target scenarios, and licensing boundaries
Positioning & delivery
Categorized under Developer Tools and delivered as Open-source software.
Stack & community signals
Built primarily with C. Community scale is summarized in the metrics above; use the star history and commit activity below to judge the quality and durability of its growth.
License & maintenance check
Licensed under GPL-2.0 with status "Recently maintained". Verify dependency requirements and the upstream LICENSE before production adoption.
Star history & growth
Based on collected snapshots
No trend in this date range
Inspect recent observations
| Date | Stars |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-13 | 7,314 |
| 2026-11-14 | 7,315 |
| 2026-11-15 | 7,315 |
Project profile
Repository metadata & lifecycle signals
- License
- GPL-2.0
- Delivery form
- Open-source software
- Latest release
- 2025-10-25
- Last push
- 2026-11-08
- Created
- 2010-03-25 (16.7 yrs)
- Fork / Star ratio
- 9.2%
Get the source & start here
Cloning downloads source; follow official setup and dependency instructions.
git clone https://github.com/universal-ctags/ctags.gitAfter cloning, enter the project directory · cd ctags
GitRank Project Score
5-dimension model · 60% input coverage
Good
- MaintenanceRecent push & release cadence
- 27 / 30
- Delivery informationSetup docs, examples & prerequisites
- 13 / 25
- Community signalsStar scale & fork participation
- 15 / 20
- Recent growth7-day net gain & momentum
- 7 / 15
- Usage informationDescription, license & homepage
- 10 / 10
Computed automatically from repository activity, documentation structure, community signals, and recent growth.
Frequently Asked Questions about ctags
Is universal-ctags/ctags still actively maintained in 2026?+
universal-ctags/ctags is currently rated "Recently maintained" with a GitRank engineering score of 72/100. Its latest recorded code push was on 2026-11-08, with the latest tagged release on 2025-10-25.
Can I use universal-ctags/ctags for commercial projects?+
universal-ctags/ctags is licensed under GPL-2.0 (copyleft). Commercial use is permitted, but distributing modified binaries or network services (especially under GPL/AGPL) carries source-disclosure obligations.
What are the best open-source alternatives to universal-ctags/ctags?+
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How fast is universal-ctags/ctags growing on GitHub?+
Net Star change over the past 7 days: +1 Stars.