Logging of URLs that are publicly pasted to IRC channels
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#1,081
MOST-STARRED PHP
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
urlcatcher gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 3. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #1,081 among PHP repositories and #19,490 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
21
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Oct 30, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
urlcatcher has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
urlcatcher is an open-source project written in PHP: Logging of URLs that are publicly pasted to IRC channels.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in PHP. 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 PHP 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/bigcalm/urlcatcher.git
cd urlcatcher⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
PHP >= 8.2 with Composer
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
urlcatcher coordinates its core functionality through a modular PHP 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 urlcatcher into PHP 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 urlcatcher using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/bigcalm/urlcatcher.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for urlcatcher.
Import urlcatcher into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `urlcatcher --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with PHP, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
bigcalm/urlcatcher is currently ranked #19,490 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| #18,494 | ebassi/talk | Python | ★ 4 | Compare ↗ |
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| #18,494 | adelcambre/textilizefu | Ruby | ★ 4 | Compare ↗ |
| #19,490 | bigcalm/urlcatcher This Project | PHP | ★ 3 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does urlcatcher do? +
Logging of URLs that are publicly pasted to IRC channels
What language is urlcatcher written in? +
The primary language is PHP. Topics include: software.
Is urlcatcher actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Dec 15, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does urlcatcher have? +
urlcatcher has 3 stars and 1 forks on GitHub.
How does urlcatcher rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 3 stars, bigcalm/urlcatcher is ranked #19,490 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #1,081 among PHP projects.
What license is urlcatcher distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
