An abstraction layer around arbitrary and diverse asset stores
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Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#1,420
MOST-STARRED Ruby
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
asset_cloud gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 28. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 2 stars a year. It ranks #1,420 among Ruby repositories and #12,529 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
3
DAYS ON TRENDING
#9806
BEST RANK
Sep 30, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
asset_cloud has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #9806. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
asset_cloud is an open-source project written in Ruby: An abstraction layer around arbitrary and diverse asset stores.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Ruby. 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 Ruby 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/Shopify/asset_cloud.git
cd asset_cloud
⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
asset_cloud coordinates its core functionality through a modular Ruby 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 asset_cloud into Ruby 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 MIT license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install asset_cloud using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/Shopify/asset_cloud.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for asset_cloud.
Import asset_cloud into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `asset_cloud --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Ruby, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
Shopify/asset_cloud is currently ranked #12,529 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does asset_cloud do? +
An abstraction layer around arbitrary and diverse asset stores
What language is asset_cloud written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is asset_cloud actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Jul 23, 2026 with 10 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does asset_cloud have? +
asset_cloud has 28 stars and 8 forks on GitHub.
How does asset_cloud rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 28 stars, Shopify/asset_cloud is ranked #12,529 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #1,420 among Ruby projects.
What license is asset_cloud distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.