A joy compiler hosted on the Parrot Virtual Machine
Star History
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STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
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#3
MOST-STARRED Parrot
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
fun gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 10. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 1 stars a year. It ranks #3 among Parrot repositories and #10,780 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
24
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Jan 1, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
fun has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
fun is an open-source project written in Parrot: A joy compiler hosted on the Parrot Virtual Machine.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Parrot. 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 Parrot 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/Timbus/fun.git
cd fun⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Parrot environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
fun coordinates its core functionality through a modular Parrot 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 fun into Parrot 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 fun using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/Timbus/fun.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for fun.
Import fun into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `fun --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Parrot, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
Timbus/fun is currently ranked #10,780 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does fun do? +
A joy compiler hosted on the Parrot Virtual Machine
What language is fun written in? +
The primary language is Parrot. Topics include: software.
Is fun actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Jul 24, 2010 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does fun have? +
fun has 10 stars and 2 forks on GitHub.
How does fun rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 10 stars, Timbus/fun is ranked #10,780 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #3 among Parrot projects.
What license is fun distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
