Generates common user authentication code for Rails/Merb, with a full test/unit and rspec suite and optional Acts as State Machine support built-in.
Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
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#3,262
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 |
restful-authentication gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 2. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #3,262 among Ruby repositories and #13,516 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
20
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
May 1, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
restful-authentication has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
restful-authentication is an open-source project written in Ruby: Generates common user authentication code for Rails/Merb, with a full test/unit and rspec suite and optional Acts as State Machine support built-in.
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/agojava/restful-authentication.git
cd restful-authentication⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
restful-authentication 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 restful-authentication 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 restful-authentication using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/agojava/restful-authentication.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for restful-authentication.
Import restful-authentication into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `restful-authentication --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
agojava/restful-authentication is currently ranked #13,516 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does restful-authentication do? +
Generates common user authentication code for Rails/Merb, with a full test/unit and rspec suite and optional Acts as State Machine support built-in.
What language is restful-authentication written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is restful-authentication actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Apr 13, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does restful-authentication have? +
restful-authentication has 2 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does restful-authentication rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 2 stars, agojava/restful-authentication is ranked #13,516 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #3,262 among Ruby projects.
What license is restful-authentication distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
