KernelSU vs Magisk
KernelSU and Magisk share 4 technologies: Jetpack Compose, lifecycle-runtime-compose, androidx.core:core-splashscreen, and androidx.compose.material:material-icons-extended. Both are written in Kotlin.
LinkedInWhat they share and what sets them apart
tiann
KernelSU
A Kernel based root solution for Android
Kotlin20.1kRead on November 5, 2026, at commit 28db74fWhat is KernelSU built with?Only in KernelSU
- androidx.navigationevent:navigationevent-compose
- lifecycle-runtime-ktx
- com.materialkolor:material-kolor
- commonmark-ext-gfm-tables
- zip
- org.commonmark:commonmark
- log
- android_logger
- env_logger
In common
- Jetpack Compose
- lifecycle-runtime-compose
- androidx.core:core-splashscreen
- androidx.compose.material:material-icons-extended
topjohnwu
Magisk
The Magic Mask for Android
Kotlin63.8kRead on November 5, 2026, at commit 33bfff7What is Magisk built with?Only in Magisk
- androidx.navigation3:navigation3-runtime
- androidx.window:window-core
- androidx.lifecycle:lifecycle-viewmodel-navigation3
- androidx.navigation3:navigation3-ui
- activity-compose
- core-ktx
- material3-adaptive-navigation-suite
- androidx.compose.animation:animation
- room-ktx
- room-runtime
- com.jakewharton.timber:timber
Side by side
KernelSUMagisk
SizeLines written by people and agents, without generated ones; code files, without tests.
KernelSU63,218 lines written289 code files
Magisk43,581 lines written189 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.
KernelSU0.4% of its commits signed by AIWith GitHub Copilot
Magisk2.4% of its commits signed by AIWith Gemini CLI, Cursor, and Claude Code
ActivityFrom GitHub and its history, on the day SeeRepo read it.
KernelSULast push November 4, 20262,705 commits20,138 stars
MagiskLast push October 27, 20267,867 commits63,775 stars
TestsThe files that test the code, and the share of code files a test imports.
KernelSU12 test files5.2% of its code files have a test that imports them
Magisk6 test files9.5% of its code files have a test that imports them
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, KernelSU or Magisk?
KernelSU, with 63,218 lines written; Magisk has 43,581.
The proof: tiann/KernelSU's code at commit 28db74f
Which has more GitHub stars, KernelSU or Magisk?
Magisk, with 63,775 stars; KernelSU has 20,138.
The proof: topjohnwu/Magisk on GitHub
Which has more tests, KernelSU or Magisk?
KernelSU, with 12 test files; Magisk has 6.
The proof: tiann/KernelSU's code at commit 28db74f
Which was updated more recently, KernelSU or Magisk?
KernelSU: its last push was on November 4, 2026, and Magisk's on October 27, 2026.
The proof: tiann/KernelSU's commits on GitHub
Which has more commits signed by AI, KernelSU or Magisk?
Magisk: an AI signed 2.4% of its commits, with Gemini CLI, Cursor, and Claude Code; in KernelSU, 0.4%.
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