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Kotlin

Programming language and compiler for JVM, Android, native, and multiplatform development.

WebsiteGitHubXLicense
Data confidence90/100
Source coverage100/100
Publish confidence92/100
Evidence checkedOct 30, 2026
About this tool

What ToolVitals knows about Kotlin

Programming language and compiler for JVM, Android, native, and multiplatform development.

The Kotlin compiler and core repository are distributed under the Apache License 2.0.

Commit continuity, contributor activity, and delivery signals are strong.

Source-visible projectLanguage Runtimes & ToolchainsOSI-approved OSSScored Intelligence
Score Breakdown

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The overall score reflects ToolVitals maintenance and delivery evidence. Adoption is shown as public context only and does not change the overall score.

Activity
Commit activity across recent and sustained windows, with releases as a small supporting signal.
Reliability
Maintenance posture from commit recency, continuity, and active contributors.
Adoption
Public footprint from GitHub stars and forks when available.
ToolVitals98/100Health98/100Shipping97/100Zombie Risk0/100
Overall Score98Active
Activity97
Reliability98
Adoption95
Project provenance

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Repository

GitHub Activity

KT
JetBrains/kotlin
Stars53,525
Forks6,454
Contributors50Active in 90d · as of Oct 30, 2026
Open Issues492
Primary Language
Kotlin
Last Commit
Today
Commits 30d
1,344
Commits 90d
4,204
Releases 90d
8
Default Branch
master
License
Apache-2.0
Repository Status
Active repository
Evidence

Signal Quality

Data Confidence90/100Strong
Source Coverage100/100Strong
Publish Confidence92/100Strong

ConfidenceHigh-confidence score from multiple public signals.

Zombie RiskNo meaningful zombie signal right now.

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License Evidence

Class
OSI-approved OSS
License
Apache-2.0

The Kotlin compiler and core repository are distributed under the Apache License 2.0.

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Sources

Tracked Sources

Websitehttps://kotlinlang.orgGitHubJetBrains/kotlinXhttps://x.com/kotlinLicenseApache-2.0
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Classification

Category
Developer Tools
Use Case
Language Runtimes & Toolchains
Openness
OSI-approved OSS
License
Apache-2.0
Tool Mode
Source-visible project
Score Model
Open Source Maintenance
Score Visibility
Scored Intelligence
Status
Active
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Release Notes

Aug 12, 2026Kotlin 2.4.20-RCJul 22, 2026Kotlin 2.4.20-Beta2Jul 14, 2026Kotlin 2.4.10Jul 7, 2026Kotlin 2.4.10-RC2Jun 25, 2026Kotlin 2.4.10-RC

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