MichaelSmith/prey_win
Prey is a simple application for tracking stolen computers.
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MOST-STARRED C#
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
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| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
prey_win 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 #880 among C# repositories and #22,965 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
19
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Jul 16, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
prey_win has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
prey_win is an open-source project written in C#: Prey is a simple application for tracking stolen computers.
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
Optimized execution pipeline written in C# 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/MichaelSmith/prey_win.git
cd prey_win⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
C# environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
prey_win 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 prey_win 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 NOASSERTION license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install prey_win using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/MichaelSmith/prey_win.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for prey_win.
Import prey_win into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `prey_win --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 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
MichaelSmith/prey_win is currently ranked #22,965 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does prey_win do? +
Prey is a simple application for tracking stolen computers.
What language is prey_win written in? +
The primary language is C#. Topics include: software.
Is prey_win actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 18, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does prey_win have? +
prey_win has 1 stars and 1 forks on GitHub.
How does prey_win rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 1 stars, MichaelSmith/prey_win is ranked #22,965 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #880 among C# projects.
What license is prey_win distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
