RIPE Database whois code repository
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MOST-STARRED Java
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Forks gained | +0 | +3 | +10 |
whois gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 410. It is about 13 years old and has averaged roughly 32 stars a year. It ranks #649 among Java repositories and #7,799 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
48
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
May 7, 2013
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
whois has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
whois is an open-source project written in Java: RIPE Database whois code repository.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Java. 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 Java 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/RIPE-NCC/whois.git
cd whois⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
JDK 17 or higher (OpenJDK / GraalVM)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
whois coordinates its core functionality through a modular Java 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 whois into Java 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 whois using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/RIPE-NCC/whois.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for whois.
Import whois into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `whois --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Java, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
RIPE-NCC/whois is currently ranked #7,799 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| #7,799 | RIPE-NCC/whois This Project | Java | ★ 410 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does whois do? +
RIPE Database whois code repository
What language is whois written in? +
The primary language is Java. Topics include: software.
Is whois actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 30, 2026 with 18 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does whois have? +
whois has 410 stars and 108 forks on GitHub.
How does whois rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 410 stars, RIPE-NCC/whois is ranked #7,799 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #649 among Java projects.
What license is whois distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
