Experimental stuff. Possibly useful. Probably broken.
Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#1,390
MOST-STARRED Python
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
scratch gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 3. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #1,390 among Python repositories and #13,062 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
21
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Mar 19, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
scratch has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
scratch is an open-source project written in Python: Experimental stuff. Possibly useful. Probably broken.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Python. 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 Python 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
$ pip install scratch⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Python >= 3.9, pip, virtualenv
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
scratch coordinates its core functionality through a modular Python 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 scratch into Python 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 scratch using your package manager: `pip install scratch`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for scratch.
Import scratch into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `scratch --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Python, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
ccg/scratch is currently ranked #13,062 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| #13,062 | ccg/scratch This Project | Python | ★ 3 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does scratch do? +
Experimental stuff. Possibly useful. Probably broken.
What language is scratch written in? +
The primary language is Python. Topics include: software.
Is scratch actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on May 26, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does scratch have? +
scratch has 3 stars and 1 forks on GitHub.
How does scratch rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 3 stars, ccg/scratch is ranked #13,062 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #1,390 among Python projects.
What license is scratch distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
