Gem to loop and execute code at defined intervals -- useful in daemons when polling resources.
Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
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#3,240
MOST-STARRED Ruby
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
interval_exec 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 #3,240 among Ruby repositories and #13,407 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
20
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Jan 12, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
interval_exec has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
interval_exec is an open-source project written in Ruby: Gem to loop and execute code at defined intervals -- useful in daemons when polling resources.
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/bkoski/interval_exec.git
cd interval_exec⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
interval_exec 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 interval_exec 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 source license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install interval_exec using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/bkoski/interval_exec.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for interval_exec.
Import interval_exec into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `interval_exec --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
bkoski/interval_exec is currently ranked #13,407 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does interval_exec do? +
Gem to loop and execute code at defined intervals -- useful in daemons when polling resources.
What language is interval_exec written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is interval_exec actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Jan 13, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does interval_exec have? +
interval_exec has 2 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does interval_exec rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 2 stars, bkoski/interval_exec is ranked #13,407 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #3,240 among Ruby projects.
What license is interval_exec distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
