Topjohnwu Magisk by topjohnwu
The Magic Mask for Android
About Topjohnwu Magisk
From the project's README at github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk. Lightly cleaned for readability; for the full source see the upstream repo.
[](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/topjohnwu/magisk-files/count/count.json) This is not an officially supported Google product Introduction
Magisk is a suite of open source software for customizing Android, supporting devices higher than Android 6.0. Some highlight features: MagiskSU: Provide root access for applications Magisk Modules: Modify read-only partitions by installing modules MagiskBoot: The most complete tool for unpacking and repacking Android boot images Zygisk: Run code in every Android applications' processes Downloads
Github is the only source where you can get official Magisk information and downloads. Useful Links Installation Instruction Building and Development Magisk Documentation Zygisk module sample Bug Reports
For installation issues, upload both boot image and install logs. For Magisk issues, upload boot logcat or dmesg. For Magisk app crashes, record an
Health score breakdown
6-dimension composite. See methodology for formula and weights.
Adoption signals
Real-world usage data, pulled from each registry. The bigger the numbers, the more battle-tested the project.
| Signal | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | 60k | github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk |
| GitHub forks | 17k | github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk |
Release & maintenance
Is this project actively maintained, or about to die? Check the recency of last commit and last release.
| Project age | 9.7 years | since Sep 2016 |
| Last commit | 3 days ago | May 4, 2026 |
| Releases shipped | 156 | last: 2 months ago |
Self-hosting cost across providers
Detected requirements: 4GB RAM, 40GB disk minimum. Cheapest plan per provider that meets the requirement.
| Provider | Plan | Specs | Monthly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hetzner | CAX11 | 2c · 4GB · 40GB | $4.13 USD | Deploy → |
| vultr | VC2 | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5 USD | Deploy → |
| linode | Nanode 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5.12 USD | Deploy → |
| digitalocean | Basic Regular 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $6 USD | Deploy → |
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Ready to self-host Topjohnwu Magisk?
Spin up a hetzner CAX11 (4GB RAM, 40GB disk) for $4.13/mo and follow the project's official install docs.
Data last refreshed May 7, 2026.