[Retired] A KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) approach to Rakefiles for my Ruby projects.
Star History
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+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
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#2,759
MOST-STARRED Ruby
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
rakefile gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 3. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #2,759 among Ruby repositories and #12,412 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
21
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Apr 18, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
rakefile has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
rakefile is an open-source project written in Ruby: [Retired] A KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) approach to Rakefiles for my Ruby projects.
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
$ git clone https://github.com/dryruby/rakefile.git
cd rakefile⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
rakefile 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
Autonomous AI Agents
Orchestrate intelligent workflows and tool-calling routines with rakefile.
Model Inference & Prompting
Integrate fast, local or cloud-hosted generative AI models directly into production code.
Context Memory & RAG
Augment language models with dynamic vector retrieval and structured project memory.
Developer Productivity
Automate repetitive engineering tasks, code generation, and test creation using AI agents.
🚀 Getting Started
Install rakefile using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/dryruby/rakefile.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for rakefile.
Import rakefile into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `rakefile --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
dryruby/rakefile is currently ranked #12,412 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does rakefile do? +
[Retired] A KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) approach to Rakefiles for my Ruby projects.
What language is rakefile written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: obsolete, ruby, rubygems, unmaintained.
Is rakefile actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Aug 5, 2010 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does rakefile have? +
rakefile has 3 stars and 1 forks on GitHub.
How does rakefile rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 3 stars, dryruby/rakefile is ranked #12,412 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #2,759 among Ruby projects.
What license is rakefile distributed under? +
The repository reports a Unlicense license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
