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A unix meta-utility to kill processes after a specified time

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intr gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 1. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #990 among C repositories and #25,566 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

intr is an open-source project written in C: A unix meta-utility to kill processes after a specified time.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in C. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in C for predictable speed.

2

Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

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Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

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Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

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$ git clone https://github.com/JorjBauer/intr.git
cd intr

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

C99 or C11 compiler with CMake / make

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

intr coordinates its core functionality through a modular C 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 intr into C 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 ISC license.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install intr using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/JorjBauer/intr.git`

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for intr.

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Import intr into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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Execute your test suite or run `intr --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 1 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the ISC license.
Built in C for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with C and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with C, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

JorjBauer/intr is currently ranked #25,566 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does intr do? +

A unix meta-utility to kill processes after a specified time

What language is intr written in? +

The primary language is C. Topics include: software.

Is intr actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Jul 22, 2019 with 0 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does intr have? +

intr has 1 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.

How does intr rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 1 stars, JorjBauer/intr is ranked #25,566 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #990 among C projects.

What license is intr distributed under? +

The repository reports a ISC license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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