Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#64
MOST-STARRED Perl
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
apt gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 2. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #64 among Perl repositories and #13,497 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
20
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Feb 26, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
apt has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
apt is an open-source project written in Perl.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Perl. 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 Perl 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/beer/apt.git
cd apt⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Perl environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
apt coordinates its core functionality through a modular Perl 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 apt into Perl 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 apt using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/beer/apt.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for apt.
Import apt into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `apt --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Perl, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
beer/apt is currently ranked #13,497 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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| #13,497 | beer/apt This Project | Perl | ★ 2 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does apt do? +
apt is an open-source project written in Perl.
What language is apt written in? +
The primary language is Perl. Topics include: software.
Is apt actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Feb 26, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does apt have? +
apt has 2 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does apt rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 2 stars, beer/apt is ranked #13,497 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #64 among Perl projects.
What license is apt distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
