Rakudo Perl -- Perl 6 on Parrot
⚡ Executive Summary & Quick Facts
Authoritative Sourcerakudo is rakudo is an open-source project written in Perl: Rakudo Perl -- Perl 6 on Parrot..
| Repository | bkeeler/rakudo ↗ |
|---|---|
| Primary Category | developer tools |
| Language & Stack | Perl |
| Software License | Artistic-2.0 |
| Community Traction | ★ 1 stars · ⑂ 1 forks · #33,133 globally |
| Maintenance | ● Active (Last commit: May 22, 2010) · 0 open issues |
| Target Audience | Developers and engineering teams building with Perl, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads. |
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STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#198
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 |
rakudo gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 1. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #198 among Perl repositories and #33,133 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
19
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Mar 1, 2010
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
rakudo has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
rakudo is an open-source project written in Perl: Rakudo Perl -- Perl 6 on Parrot.
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/bkeeler/rakudo.git
cd rakudo⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Perl environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
rakudo 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 rakudo 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 Artistic-2.0 license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install rakudo using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/bkeeler/rakudo.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for rakudo.
Import rakudo into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `rakudo --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
bkeeler/rakudo is currently ranked #33,133 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does rakudo do? +
Rakudo Perl -- Perl 6 on Parrot
What language is rakudo written in? +
The primary language is Perl. Topics include: software.
Is rakudo actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on May 22, 2010 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does rakudo have? +
rakudo has 1 stars and 1 forks on GitHub.
How does rakudo rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 1 stars, bkeeler/rakudo is ranked #33,133 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #198 among Perl projects.
What license is rakudo distributed under? +
The repository reports a Artistic-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
