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STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
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#10
MOST-STARRED Ruby
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +84 | +366 | +1.1K |
| Per day | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Forks gained | +4 | +15 | +38 |
kamal gained 366 stars in the last 30 days, about 12 a day, and now has 14.6K. It is about 4 years old and has averaged roughly 3.7K stars a year. It ranks #10 among Ruby repositories and #690 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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1
DAYS ON TRENDING
#2349
BEST RANK
Oct 1, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
kamal has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #2349. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
kamal is an open-source project written in Ruby: Deploy web apps anywhere.
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/basecamp/kamal.git
cd kamal⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
kamal 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 kamal 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 kamal using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/basecamp/kamal.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for kamal.
Import kamal into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `kamal --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
basecamp/kamal is currently ranked #690 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
| Rank | Repository | Language | Stars | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #685 | mickael-kerjean/filestash | Go | ★ 14.7K | Compare ↗ |
| #686 | nltk/nltk | Python | ★ 14.7K | Compare ↗ |
| #687 | microg/GmsCore | Java | ★ 14.7K | Compare ↗ |
| #688 | microsoft/edit | Rust | ★ 14.7K | Compare ↗ |
| #689 | logto-io/logto | TypeScript | ★ 14.6K | Compare ↗ |
| #690 | basecamp/kamal This Project | Ruby | ★ 14.6K | |
| #691 | xpipe-io/xpipe | Java | ★ 14.6K | Compare ↗ |
| #692 | ktorio/ktor | Kotlin | ★ 14.5K | Compare ↗ |
| #693 | liketrek/TREK | TypeScript | ★ 14.5K | Compare ↗ |
| #694 | casdoor/casdoor | Go | ★ 14.5K | Compare ↗ |
| #695 | amir20/dozzle | Go | ★ 14.5K | Compare ↗ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does kamal do? +
Deploy web apps anywhere.
What language is kamal written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is kamal actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 30, 2026 with 153 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does kamal have? +
kamal has 14,620 stars and 754 forks on GitHub.
How does kamal rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 14,620 stars, basecamp/kamal is ranked #690 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #10 among Ruby projects.
What license is kamal distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
