A XML-RPC service used for examining web pages accessibility
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| 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 |
specular gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 13. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 1 stars a year. It ranks #1,349 among Python repositories and #11,360 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Aug 16, 2008
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
specular has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
specular is an open-source project written in Python: A XML-RPC service used for examining web pages accessibility.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Python. 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 Python 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
$ pip install specular⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Python >= 3.9, pip, virtualenv
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
specular coordinates its core functionality through a modular Python 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 specular into Python 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 specular using your package manager: `pip install specular`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for specular.
Import specular into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `specular --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Python, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
eeejay/specular is currently ranked #11,360 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
| Rank | Repository | Language | Stars | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11,251 | dbgrandi/ruby-aws | Ruby | ★ 14 | Compare ↗ |
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| #11,360 | eeejay/specular This Project | Python | ★ 13 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does specular do? +
A XML-RPC service used for examining web pages accessibility
What language is specular written in? +
The primary language is Python. Topics include: software.
Is specular actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Feb 2, 2012 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does specular have? +
specular has 13 stars and 1 forks on GitHub.
How does specular rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 13 stars, eeejay/specular is ranked #11,360 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #1,349 among Python projects.
What license is specular distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
