dpw/pachuco
A compiler for a Lisp dialect
Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
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#5
MOST-STARRED Common Lisp
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
pachuco gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 23. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 1 stars a year. It ranks #5 among Common Lisp repositories and #8,149 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
4
DAYS ON TRENDING
#4455
BEST RANK
Sep 25, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
pachuco has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #4455. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
pachuco is an open-source project written in Common Lisp: A compiler for a Lisp dialect.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Common Lisp. 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 Common Lisp 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/dpw/pachuco.git
cd pachuco⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Common Lisp environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
pachuco coordinates its core functionality through a modular Common Lisp 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 pachuco into Common Lisp 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 pachuco using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/dpw/pachuco.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for pachuco.
Import pachuco into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `pachuco --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Common Lisp, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
dpw/pachuco is currently ranked #8,149 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does pachuco do? +
A compiler for a Lisp dialect
What language is pachuco written in? +
The primary language is Common Lisp. Topics include: software.
Is pachuco actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Feb 13, 2026 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does pachuco have? +
pachuco has 23 stars and 2 forks on GitHub.
How does pachuco rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 23 stars, dpw/pachuco is ranked #8,149 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #5 among Common Lisp projects.
What license is pachuco distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
