Packed binary data manipulation library for Ruby
Star History
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#2,160
MOST-STARRED Ruby
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
bitwise gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 6. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #2,160 among Ruby repositories and #11,618 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
22
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Apr 30, 2008
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
bitwise has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
bitwise is an open-source project written in Ruby: Packed binary data manipulation library for Ruby.
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/TwP/bitwise.git
cd bitwise⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
bitwise 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 bitwise 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 source license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install bitwise using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/TwP/bitwise.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for bitwise.
Import bitwise into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `bitwise --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
TwP/bitwise is currently ranked #11,618 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does bitwise do? +
Packed binary data manipulation library for Ruby
What language is bitwise written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is bitwise actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Apr 30, 2008 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does bitwise have? +
bitwise has 6 stars and 1 forks on GitHub.
How does bitwise rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 6 stars, TwP/bitwise is ranked #11,618 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #2,160 among Ruby projects.
What license is bitwise distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
