My fork of Pinder, the Campfire API for Python developers.
Star History
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#1,066
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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 |
pinder gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 11. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 1 stars a year. It ranks #1,066 among Python repositories and #9,576 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
1
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#8970
BEST RANK
Sep 29, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
pinder has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #8970. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
pinder is an open-source project written in Python: My fork of Pinder, the Campfire API for Python developers.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Python. 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 Python 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
$ pip install pinder⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Python >= 3.9, pip, virtualenv
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
pinder coordinates its core functionality through a modular Python 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 pinder into Python 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 BSD-3-Clause license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install pinder using your package manager: `pip install pinder`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for pinder.
Import pinder into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `pinder --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Python, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does pinder do? +
My fork of Pinder, the Campfire API for Python developers.
What language is pinder written in? +
The primary language is Python. Topics include: software.
Is pinder actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 23, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does pinder have? +
pinder has 11 stars and 5 forks on GitHub.
How does pinder rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 11 stars, defunkt/pinder is ranked #9,576 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #1,066 among Python projects.
What license is pinder distributed under? +
The repository reports a BSD-3-Clause license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
