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bschmalhofer/unlambda

An implementation of unlambda on top of Parrot

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🏆#10,941GLOBAL RANK
🔥23DAYS TRENDING
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unlambda gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 8. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #3 among Parrot repositories and #10,941 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

unlambda is an open-source project written in Parrot: An implementation of unlambda on top of Parrot.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Parrot. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in Parrot for predictable speed.

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Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

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Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

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Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

terminal
$ git clone https://github.com/bschmalhofer/unlambda.git
cd unlambda

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Parrot environment and standard tooling

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

unlambda coordinates its core functionality through a modular Parrot 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 unlambda into Parrot 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

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Install unlambda using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/bschmalhofer/unlambda.git`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for unlambda.

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Import unlambda into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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Execute your test suite or run `unlambda --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 8 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the Open Source license.
Built in Parrot for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with Parrot and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with Parrot, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

bschmalhofer/unlambda is currently ranked #10,941 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does unlambda do? +

An implementation of unlambda on top of Parrot

What language is unlambda written in? +

The primary language is Parrot. Topics include: software.

Is unlambda actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Jun 13, 2010 with 0 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does unlambda have? +

unlambda has 8 stars and 2 forks on GitHub.

How does unlambda rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 8 stars, bschmalhofer/unlambda is ranked #10,941 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #3 among Parrot projects.

What license is unlambda distributed under? +

No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.

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