Empty MacRuby application with IRB-like console
Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#1,908
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 |
macruby-irb gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 8. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #1,908 among Ruby repositories and #11,122 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
23
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Oct 22, 2008
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
macruby-irb has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
macruby-irb is an open-source project written in Ruby: Empty MacRuby application with IRB-like console.
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/darwin/macruby-irb.git
cd macruby-irb⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
macruby-irb 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 macruby-irb 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 macruby-irb using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/darwin/macruby-irb.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for macruby-irb.
Import macruby-irb into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `macruby-irb --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
darwin/macruby-irb is currently ranked #11,122 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does macruby-irb do? +
Empty MacRuby application with IRB-like console
What language is macruby-irb written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is macruby-irb actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 22, 2008 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does macruby-irb have? +
macruby-irb has 8 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does macruby-irb rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 8 stars, darwin/macruby-irb is ranked #11,122 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #1,908 among Ruby projects.
What license is macruby-irb distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
