A simple program to help you react more quickly to servers and services coming back online.
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waitforsocket gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 28. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 2 stars a year. It ranks #7 among Nix repositories and #12,853 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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#100
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waitforsocket has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
waitforsocket is an open-source project written in Nix: A simple program to help you react more quickly to servers and services coming back online.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Nix. 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 Nix 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/dustin/waitforsocket.git
cd waitforsocket⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Nix environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
waitforsocket coordinates its core functionality through a modular Nix 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 waitforsocket into Nix 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 NOASSERTION license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install waitforsocket using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/dustin/waitforsocket.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for waitforsocket.
Import waitforsocket into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `waitforsocket --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Nix, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
dustin/waitforsocket is currently ranked #12,853 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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| #12,853 | dustin/waitforsocket This Project | Nix | ★ 28 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does waitforsocket do? +
A simple program to help you react more quickly to servers and services coming back online.
What language is waitforsocket written in? +
The primary language is Nix. Topics include: software.
Is waitforsocket actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 21, 2026 with 2 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does waitforsocket have? +
waitforsocket has 28 stars and 5 forks on GitHub.
How does waitforsocket rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 28 stars, dustin/waitforsocket is ranked #12,853 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #7 among Nix projects.
What license is waitforsocket distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
