A native extension allowing Ruby to access and configure RS232 ports
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MOST-STARRED C
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
ruby-serialport 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 #502 among C repositories and #15,009 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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20
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Oct 4, 2008
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
ruby-serialport has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
ruby-serialport is an open-source project written in C: A native extension allowing Ruby to access and configure RS232 ports.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in C. 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 C 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/cehoffman/ruby-serialport.git
cd ruby-serialport⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
C99 or C11 compiler with CMake / make
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
ruby-serialport coordinates its core functionality through a modular C 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 ruby-serialport into C 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 NOASSERTION license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install ruby-serialport using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/cehoffman/ruby-serialport.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for ruby-serialport.
Import ruby-serialport into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `ruby-serialport --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with C, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
cehoffman/ruby-serialport is currently ranked #15,009 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does ruby-serialport do? +
A native extension allowing Ruby to access and configure RS232 ports
What language is ruby-serialport written in? +
The primary language is C. Topics include: software.
Is ruby-serialport actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 4, 2008 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does ruby-serialport have? +
ruby-serialport has 2 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does ruby-serialport rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 2 stars, cehoffman/ruby-serialport is ranked #15,009 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #502 among C projects.
What license is ruby-serialport distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
