A DRb server for testing frameworks (RSpec / Cucumber currently) that forks before each run to ensure a clean testing state.
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#5,934
MOST-STARRED Ruby
| 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 |
spork 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 #5,934 among Ruby repositories and #24,186 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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19
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Aug 13, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
spork has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
spork is an open-source project written in Ruby: A DRb server for testing frameworks (RSpec / Cucumber currently) that forks before each run to ensure a clean testing state.
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/cflipse/spork.git
cd spork⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
spork 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 spork 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 MIT license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install spork using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/cflipse/spork.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for spork.
Import spork into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `spork --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
cflipse/spork is currently ranked #24,186 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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| #24,186 | cflipse/spork This Project | Ruby | ★ 1 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does spork do? +
A DRb server for testing frameworks (RSpec / Cucumber currently) that forks before each run to ensure a clean testing state.
What language is spork written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is spork actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Aug 15, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does spork have? +
spork has 1 stars and 1 forks on GitHub.
How does spork rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 1 stars, cflipse/spork is ranked #24,186 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #5,934 among Ruby projects.
What license is spork distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
