A virtual machine for the Self language, written entirely in Self, and a development environment for that VM.
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| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
klein gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 44. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 2 stars a year. It ranks #1 among Self repositories and #11,449 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Mar 22, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
klein has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
klein is an open-source project written in Self: A virtual machine for the Self language, written entirely in Self, and a development environment for that VM.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Self. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in Self for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ git clone https://github.com/AdamSpitz/klein.git
cd klein⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Self environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
klein coordinates its core functionality through a modular Self pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed klein into Self backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open source license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install klein using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/AdamSpitz/klein.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for klein.
Import klein into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `klein --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Self, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
AdamSpitz/klein is currently ranked #11,449 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11,413 | dfischer/sexy_scaffold | Ruby | ★ 45 | Compare ↗ |
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| #11,449 | AdamSpitz/klein This Project | Self | ★ 44 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does klein do? +
A virtual machine for the Self language, written entirely in Self, and a development environment for that VM.
What language is klein written in? +
The primary language is Self. Topics include: software.
Is klein actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 20, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does klein have? +
klein has 44 stars and 8 forks on GitHub.
How does klein rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 44 stars, AdamSpitz/klein is ranked #11,449 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #1 among Self projects.
What license is klein distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
