Files vs lively
Files and lively share 3 technologies: Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK, CommunityToolkit.Mvvm, and Microsoft.Graphics.Win2D. Both are written in C#.
LinkedInWhat they share and what sets them apart
files-community
Files
A modern file manager that helps users organize their files and folders.
C#46.5kRead on November 6, 2026, at commit 11e4422What is Files built with?Only in Files
- Microsoft.Data.Sqlite.Core
- SQLitePCLRaw.bundle_e_sqlite3
- SQLite
- Sentry
- CommunityToolkit.WinUI.Controls.Primitives
- CommunityToolkit.WinUI.Controls.SettingsControls
- CommunityToolkit.WinUI.Converters
- Microsoft.Xaml.Behaviors.WinUI.Managed
- CommunityToolkit.WinUI.Behaviors
- TagLibSharp
- Microsoft.Extensions.Logging.Debug
- Microsoft.Extensions.Logging
In common
- Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK
- CommunityToolkit.Mvvm
- Microsoft.Graphics.Win2D
lively-community
lively
Free and open-source software that allows users to set animated desktop wallpapers and screensavers powered by WinUI 3.
C#20kRead on November 5, 2026, at commit 25a0a5fWhat is lively built with?Only in lively
- GitHub
- Microsoft.Web.WebView2
- Microsoft.ML.OnnxRuntime
- Magick.NET-Q8-AnyCPU
- System.Diagnostics.PerformanceCounter
- NLog
Side by side
Fileslively
SizeLines written by people and agents, without generated ones; code files, without tests.
Files145,314 lines written1,175 code files
lively41,482 lines written409 code files
Who writes itA commit counts as AI's when it carries its signature: a Co-Authored-By line, its author name or the merge of its branch.
Files0.1% of its commits signed by AIWith GitHub Copilot and Claude Code
lively0% of its commits signed by AI
ActivityFrom GitHub and its history, on the day SeeRepo read it.
FilesLast push November 5, 20267,044 commits46,508 stars
livelyLast push September 30, 20261,077 commits20,021 stars
TestsThe files that test the code, and the share of code files a test imports.
Files22 test files0.6% of its code files have a test that imports them
lively0 test files
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, Files or lively?
Files, with 145,314 lines written; lively has 41,482.
Which has more GitHub stars, Files or lively?
Files, with 46,508 stars; lively has 20,021.
The proof: files-community/Files on GitHub
Which has more tests, Files or lively?
Files, with 22 test files.
Which was updated more recently, Files or lively?
Files: its last push was on November 5, 2026, and lively's on September 30, 2026.
The proof: files-community/Files's commits on GitHub
Which has more commits signed by AI, Files or lively?
Files: an AI signed 0.1% of its commits, with GitHub Copilot and Claude Code.
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