A Rails plugin that uses git to version ActiveRecord fields, like acts_as_versioned, but a git.
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#2,812
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 |
acts_like_git 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 #2,812 among Ruby repositories and #12,772 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
21
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Mar 9, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
acts_like_git has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
acts_like_git is an open-source project written in Ruby: A Rails plugin that uses git to version ActiveRecord fields, like acts_as_versioned, but a git.
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/context/acts_like_git.git
cd acts_like_git⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
acts_like_git 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 acts_like_git 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 acts_like_git using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/context/acts_like_git.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for acts_like_git.
Import acts_like_git into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `acts_like_git --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
context/acts_like_git is currently ranked #12,772 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does acts_like_git do? +
A Rails plugin that uses git to version ActiveRecord fields, like acts_as_versioned, but a git.
What language is acts_like_git written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is acts_like_git actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Dec 31, 2008 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does acts_like_git have? +
acts_like_git has 3 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does acts_like_git rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 3 stars, context/acts_like_git is ranked #12,772 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #2,812 among Ruby projects.
What license is acts_like_git distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
