Simple plugin to encourage user’s to be on their best behavior when they choosing a username or filling out a form. Bad behavior can come in many forms but specifically, I wanted to prevent people from registering usernames like “administrator”, “root”, “abuse”,”support” etc. I also didn’t want people to pick names like “whore” or even “hoar”,”h0ar”,”wh0r3” (you get the picture).
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name_nanny 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 #5,425 among Ruby repositories and #24,593 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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💡 Overview
name_nanny is an open-source project written in Ruby: Simple plugin to encourage user’s to be on their best behavior when they choosing a username or filling out a form. Bad behavior can come in many forms but specifically, I wanted to prevent people from registering usernames like “administrator”, “root”, “abuse”,”support” etc. I also didn’t want people to pick names like “whore” or even “hoar”,”h0ar”,”wh0r3” (you get the picture).
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/cyu/name_nanny.git
cd name_nanny⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
name_nanny 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 name_nanny 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 name_nanny using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/cyu/name_nanny.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for name_nanny.
Import name_nanny into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `name_nanny --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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does name_nanny do? +
Simple plugin to encourage user’s to be on their best behavior when they choosing a username or filling out a form. Bad behavior can come in many forms but specifically, I wanted to prevent people from registering usernames like “administrator”, “root”, “abuse”,”support” etc. I also didn’t want people to pick names like “whore” or even “hoar”,”h0ar”,”wh0r3” (you get the picture).
What language is name_nanny written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is name_nanny actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Aug 9, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does name_nanny have? +
name_nanny has 2 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does name_nanny rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 2 stars, cyu/name_nanny is ranked #24,593 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #5,425 among Ruby projects.
What license is name_nanny distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
