⚡ Executive Summary & Quick Facts
Authoritative SourceFoursquare is Foursquare is an open-source project written in Ruby: A simple Ruby Gem wrapper for the Foursquare API..
| Repository | dneighbors/Foursquare ↗ |
|---|---|
| Primary Category | developer tools |
| Language & Stack | Ruby |
| Software License | Open Source (Check repository LICENSE) |
| Community Traction | ★ 0 stars · ⑂ 1 forks · #36,106 globally |
| Maintenance | ● Active (Last commit: Dec 24, 2009) · 0 open issues |
| Target Audience | Developers and engineering teams building with Ruby, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads. |
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STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#8,255
MOST-STARRED Ruby
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +0 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +0 | +3 | +10 |
Foursquare gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 0. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #8,255 among Ruby repositories and #36,106 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
18
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Dec 24, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
Foursquare has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
Foursquare is an open-source project written in Ruby: A simple Ruby Gem wrapper for the Foursquare API.
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/dneighbors/Foursquare.git
cd Foursquare⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
Foursquare 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 Foursquare 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 Foursquare using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/dneighbors/Foursquare.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for Foursquare.
Import Foursquare into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `Foursquare --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
dneighbors/Foursquare is currently ranked #36,106 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
| Rank | Repository | Language | Stars | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #33,273 | pioto/paludis-pioto | C++ | ★ 1 | Compare ↗ |
| #33,273 | abscondment/lein-test-is | Clojure | ★ 1 | Compare ↗ |
| #33,273 | kelvenxu/liblmplayer-search | C | ★ 1 | Compare ↗ |
| #33,273 | allan-simon/Taoeberyl | Ruby | ★ 1 | Compare ↗ |
| #33,273 | atzedent/ccnet.AltForceBuildPublisher.plugin | C# | ★ 1 | Compare ↗ |
| #36,106 | dneighbors/Foursquare This Project | Ruby | ★ 0 | |
| #36,106 | sazwqa/lighthouse_addons | Ruby | ★ 0 | Compare ↗ |
| #36,106 | dancavallaro/quicksilver-say | Objective-C | ★ 0 | Compare ↗ |
| #36,106 | mlibby/tickety | C | ★ 0 | Compare ↗ |
| #36,106 | Schevo/schevozodb | Python | ★ 0 | Compare ↗ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Foursquare do? +
A simple Ruby Gem wrapper for the Foursquare API.
What language is Foursquare written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is Foursquare actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Dec 24, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does Foursquare have? +
Foursquare has 0 stars and 1 forks on GitHub.
How does Foursquare rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 0 stars, dneighbors/Foursquare is ranked #36,106 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #8,255 among Ruby projects.
What license is Foursquare distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
