Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#75
MOST-STARRED Shell
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
tools gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 3. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #75 among Shell repositories and #12,898 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
21
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Aug 28, 2008
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
tools has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
tools is an open-source project written in Shell: random hacks to make my life easier.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Shell. 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 Shell 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/arno/tools.git
cd tools⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
POSIX compliant shell (bash, zsh, sh)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
tools coordinates its core functionality through a modular Shell 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 tools into Shell 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 tools using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/arno/tools.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for tools.
Import tools into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `tools --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Shell, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
arno/tools is currently ranked #12,898 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| #12,898 | arno/tools This Project | Shell | ★ 3 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does tools do? +
random hacks to make my life easier
What language is tools written in? +
The primary language is Shell. Topics include: software.
Is tools actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 27, 2010 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does tools have? +
tools has 3 stars and 2 forks on GitHub.
How does tools rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 3 stars, arno/tools is ranked #12,898 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #75 among Shell projects.
What license is tools distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
