Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#719
MOST-STARRED Ruby
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
can_flag gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 49. It is about 19 years old and has averaged roughly 3 stars a year. It ranks #719 among Ruby repositories and #7,379 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
5
DAYS ON TRENDING
#2821
BEST RANK
Sep 24, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
can_flag has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #2821. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
can_flag is an open-source project written in Ruby: flag content as inappropriate.
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/courtenay/can_flag.git
cd can_flag⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
can_flag 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 can_flag 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 can_flag using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/courtenay/can_flag.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for can_flag.
Import can_flag into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `can_flag --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
courtenay/can_flag is currently ranked #7,379 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does can_flag do? +
flag content as inappropriate
What language is can_flag written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is can_flag actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 22, 2026 with 2 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does can_flag have? +
can_flag has 49 stars and 10 forks on GitHub.
How does can_flag rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 49 stars, courtenay/can_flag is ranked #7,379 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #719 among Ruby projects.
What license is can_flag distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
