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[Retired] OpenPGP.rb is a pure-Ruby implementation of the OpenPGP Message Format (RFC 4880).

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openpgp.rb gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 111. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 7 stars a year. It ranks #595 among Ruby repositories and #7,377 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

openpgp.rb is an open-source project written in Ruby: [Retired] OpenPGP.rb is a pure-Ruby implementation of the OpenPGP Message Format (RFC 4880).

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in obsolete, ruby, rubygems. 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

terminal

$ git clone https://github.com/dryruby/openpgp.rb.git
cd openpgp.rb

$ git clone https://github.com/dryruby/openpgp.rb.git
cd openpgp.rb

> git clone https://github.com/dryruby/openpgp.rb.git
cd openpgp.rb

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

• macOS
• Linux
• Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

openpgp.rb 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.

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🚀 Getting Started

Install openpgp.rb using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/dryruby/openpgp.rb.git`

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for openpgp.rb.

Import openpgp.rb into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

Execute your test suite or run `openpgp.rb --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 111 GitHub stars and verified adoption.

Permissive open-source distribution under the Unlicense license.

Built in Ruby for high execution speed and developer familiarity.

Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with Ruby and modern CLI workflows.

Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.

Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with Ruby, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

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What does openpgp.rb do? +

[Retired] OpenPGP.rb is a pure-Ruby implementation of the OpenPGP Message Format (RFC 4880).

What language is openpgp.rb written in? +

The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: obsolete, ruby, rubygems, unmaintained.

Is openpgp.rb actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Nov 26, 2010 with 7 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does openpgp.rb have? +

openpgp.rb has 111 stars and 28 forks on GitHub.

How does openpgp.rb rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 111 stars, dryruby/openpgp.rb is ranked #7,377 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #595 among Ruby projects.

What license is openpgp.rb distributed under? +

The repository reports a Unlicense license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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- **License:** Unlicense
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> [Retired] OpenPGP.rb is a pure-Ruby implementation of the OpenPGP Message Format (RFC 4880)

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