Vim plugin for debugging Ruby applications (using ruby-debug-ide gem)
Star History
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+11
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
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MOST-STARRED VimL
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +11 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
vim-ruby-debugger gained 11 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 434. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 26 stars a year. It ranks #1 among VimL repositories and #4,375 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
49
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Apr 18, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
vim-ruby-debugger has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
vim-ruby-debugger is an open-source project written in VimL: Vim plugin for debugging Ruby applications (using ruby-debug-ide gem).
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in VimL. 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 VimL 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/astashov/vim-ruby-debugger.git
cd vim-ruby-debugger⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
VimL environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
vim-ruby-debugger coordinates its core functionality through a modular VimL 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 vim-ruby-debugger into VimL 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 vim-ruby-debugger using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/astashov/vim-ruby-debugger.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for vim-ruby-debugger.
Import vim-ruby-debugger into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `vim-ruby-debugger --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with VimL, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
astashov/vim-ruby-debugger is currently ranked #4,375 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does vim-ruby-debugger do? +
Vim plugin for debugging Ruby applications (using ruby-debug-ide gem)
What language is vim-ruby-debugger written in? +
The primary language is VimL. Topics include: software.
Is vim-ruby-debugger actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on May 9, 2013 with 26 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does vim-ruby-debugger have? +
vim-ruby-debugger has 434 stars and 35 forks on GitHub.
How does vim-ruby-debugger rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 434 stars, astashov/vim-ruby-debugger is ranked #4,375 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #1 among VimL projects.
What license is vim-ruby-debugger distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
