Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#793
MOST-STARRED JavaScript
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
jsdocs gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 21. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 1 stars a year. It ranks #793 among JavaScript repositories and #9,515 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
27
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
May 8, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
jsdocs has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
jsdocs is an open-source project written in JavaScript: CommonJS based javascript documentation generator.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in JavaScript. 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 JavaScript 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
$ npm install jsdocs⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Node.js >= 18 or modern Evergreen browser
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
jsdocs coordinates its core functionality through a modular JavaScript 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 jsdocs into JavaScript 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 jsdocs using your package manager: `npm install jsdocs`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for jsdocs.
Import jsdocs into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `jsdocs --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with JavaScript, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
Gozala/jsdocs is currently ranked #9,515 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| #9,515 | Gozala/jsdocs This Project | JavaScript | ★ 21 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does jsdocs do? +
CommonJS based javascript documentation generator
What language is jsdocs written in? +
The primary language is JavaScript. Topics include: software.
Is jsdocs actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Mar 22, 2010 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does jsdocs have? +
jsdocs has 21 stars and 3 forks on GitHub.
How does jsdocs rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 21 stars, Gozala/jsdocs is ranked #9,515 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #793 among JavaScript projects.
What license is jsdocs distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
