Watir is a Ruby browser-driver suitable for apps in any language.
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#5,775
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 |
watir 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 #5,775 among Ruby repositories and #23,359 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Oct 9, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
watir has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
watir is an open-source project written in Ruby: Watir is a Ruby browser-driver suitable for apps in any language.
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/abaird/watir.git
cd watir⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
watir 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 watir 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 NOASSERTION license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install watir using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/abaird/watir.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for watir.
Import watir into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `watir --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
abaird/watir is currently ranked #23,359 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
| Rank | Repository | Language | Stars | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21,076 | xman/utility | Shell | ★ 2 | Compare ↗ |
| #21,076 | locusf/monotooth | HTML | ★ 2 | Compare ↗ |
| #21,076 | morgs/poll-builder | Python | ★ 2 | Compare ↗ |
| #21,076 | daaku/tempdir | Ruby | ★ 2 | Compare ↗ |
| #21,076 | pdsphil/ruby-merlin | Ruby | ★ 2 | Compare ↗ |
| #23,359 | abaird/watir This Project | Ruby | ★ 1 | |
| #23,359 | prepor/prepor-ru | PHP | ★ 1 | Compare ↗ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does watir do? +
Watir is a Ruby browser-driver suitable for apps in any language.
What language is watir written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is watir actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Apr 5, 2011 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does watir have? +
watir has 1 stars and 1 forks on GitHub.
How does watir rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 1 stars, abaird/watir is ranked #23,359 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #5,775 among Ruby projects.
What license is watir distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
