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WaveDudeNext
Interactive 2D wave optics simulator. Turn any image into a refractive scene, add sources, watch waves refract, diffract and interfere. Probes, intensity maps, video export.
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9.5% fork ratio
License: GPL-3.0
Selection & positioning guide
Structured overview of delivery form, target scenarios, and licensing boundaries
Positioning & delivery
Categorized under Media & Images and delivered as Open-source software, covering Video tools workflows.
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-3.0 with status "Recently maintained". Verify dependency requirements and the upstream LICENSE before production adoption.
Star history & growth
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| Date | Stars |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 0 |
| 2026-10-18 | 0 |
| 2026-10-19 | 0 |
| 2026-10-20 | 0 |
| 2026-10-21 | 0 |
| 2026-10-22 | 0 |
| 2026-10-23 | 0 |
| 2026-10-24 | 0 |
| 2026-10-25 | 0 |
| 2026-10-26 | 0 |
| 2026-10-27 | 0 |
| 2026-10-28 | 0 |
| 2026-10-29 | 0 |
| 2026-10-30 | 0 |
| 2026-10-31 | 0 |
| 2026-11-01 | 0 |
| 2026-11-02 | 0 |
| 2026-11-03 | 0 |
| 2026-11-04 | 0 |
| 2026-11-05 | 75 |
| 2026-11-06 | 124 |
| 2026-11-07 | 161 |
| 2026-11-08 | 210 |
| 2026-11-09 | 244 |
| 2026-11-10 | 254 |
| 2026-11-11 | 261 |
| 2026-11-12 | 264 |
| 2026-11-13 | 266 |
| 2026-11-14 | 273 |
| 2026-11-15 | 283 |
Project profile
Repository metadata & lifecycle signals
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Delivery form
- Open-source software
- Latest release
- 2026-11-05
- Last push
- 2026-11-14
- Created
- 2026-10-18 (1 mo)
- Fork / Star ratio
- 9.5%
Get the source & start here
Cloning downloads source; follow official setup and dependency instructions.
git clone https://github.com/wavedudenext/WaveDudeNext.gitAfter cloning, enter the project directory · cd WaveDudeNext
GitRank Project Score
5-dimension model · 75% input coverage
Good
- MaintenanceRecent push & release cadence
- 30 / 30
- Delivery informationSetup docs, examples & prerequisites
- 12 / 25
- Community signalsStar scale & fork participation
- 12 / 20
- Recent growth7-day net gain & momentum
- 9 / 15
- Usage informationDescription, license & homepage
- 10 / 10
Computed automatically from repository activity, documentation structure, community signals, and recent growth.
Frequently Asked Questions about WaveDudeNext
Is wavedudenext/WaveDudeNext still actively maintained in 2026?+
wavedudenext/WaveDudeNext is currently rated "Recently maintained" with a GitRank engineering score of 73/100. Its latest recorded code push was on 2026-11-14, with the latest tagged release on 2026-11-05.
Can I use wavedudenext/WaveDudeNext for commercial projects?+
wavedudenext/WaveDudeNext is licensed under GPL-3.0 (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 wavedudenext/WaveDudeNext?+
Top actively maintained open-source alternatives and comparable projects to wavedudenext/WaveDudeNext in Media & Images include yt-dlp/yt-dlp (207,900 stars), harry0703/MoneyPrinterTurbo (143,628 stars), ytdl-org/youtube-dl (141,561 stars). Follow the internal links below to compare their architecture and licensing.
How fast is wavedudenext/WaveDudeNext growing on GitHub?+
Net Star change over the past 7 days: +111 Stars.