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#6,138
MOST-STARRED Ruby
| 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 |
running_man gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 1. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #6,138 among Ruby repositories and #25,086 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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#22517
BEST RANK
Oct 2, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
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running_man has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #22517. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
running_man is an open-source project written in Ruby: Run anything for a finite amount of time.
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/dpickett/running_man.git
cd running_man⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
running_man 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 running_man 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 MIT license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install running_man using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/dpickett/running_man.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for running_man.
Import running_man into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `running_man --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
dpickett/running_man is currently ranked #25,086 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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| #25,086 | dpickett/running_man This Project | Ruby | ★ 1 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does running_man do? +
Run anything for a finite amount of time
What language is running_man written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is running_man actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 21, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does running_man have? +
running_man has 1 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does running_man rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 1 stars, dpickett/running_man is ranked #25,086 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #6,138 among Ruby projects.
What license is running_man distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
