Pure Lua implementation of the Unix patch utility (unified diff only)
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| 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 |
lua-patch gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 17. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 1 stars a year. It ranks #8 among Lua repositories and #9,989 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
26
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Oct 9, 2008
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
lua-patch has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
lua-patch is an open-source project written in Lua: Pure Lua implementation of the Unix patch utility (unified diff only).
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Lua. 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 Lua 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/davidm/lua-patch.git
cd lua-patch⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Lua environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
lua-patch coordinates its core functionality through a modular Lua 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 lua-patch into Lua 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 NOASSERTION license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install lua-patch using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/davidm/lua-patch.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for lua-patch.
Import lua-patch into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `lua-patch --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Lua, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
davidm/lua-patch is currently ranked #9,989 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does lua-patch do? +
Pure Lua implementation of the Unix patch utility (unified diff only)
What language is lua-patch written in? +
The primary language is Lua. Topics include: software.
Is lua-patch actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Nov 7, 2008 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does lua-patch have? +
lua-patch has 17 stars and 5 forks on GitHub.
How does lua-patch rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 17 stars, davidm/lua-patch is ranked #9,989 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #8 among Lua projects.
What license is lua-patch distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
