Star History
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STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
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#9
MOST-STARRED Lua
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
lmk gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 14. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 1 stars a year. It ranks #9 among Lua repositories and #8,657 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
3
DAYS ON TRENDING
#6133
BEST RANK
Sep 26, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
lmk has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #6133. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
lmk is an open-source project written in Lua: Lua Based Build System.
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/dmzgroup/lmk.git
cd lmk⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Lua environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
lmk 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 lmk 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 MIT license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install lmk using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/dmzgroup/lmk.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for lmk.
Import lmk into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `lmk --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
dmzgroup/lmk is currently ranked #8,657 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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| #8,657 | dmzgroup/lmk This Project | Lua | ★ 14 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does lmk do? +
Lua Based Build System
What language is lmk written in? +
The primary language is Lua. Topics include: software.
Is lmk actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Dec 7, 2010 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does lmk have? +
lmk has 14 stars and 12 forks on GitHub.
How does lmk rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 14 stars, dmzgroup/lmk is ranked #8,657 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #9 among Lua projects.
What license is lmk distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
