Prey is a simple bash script for tracking stolen computers.
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MOST-STARRED Shell
| 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 |
prey 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 #120 among Shell repositories and #18,664 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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21
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
May 9, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
prey has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
prey is an open-source project written in Shell: Prey is a simple bash script for tracking stolen computers.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Shell. 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 Shell 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/eocasio/prey.git
cd prey⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
POSIX compliant shell (bash, zsh, sh)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
prey coordinates its core functionality through a modular Shell 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 prey into Shell 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 GPL-3.0 license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install prey using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/eocasio/prey.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for prey.
Import prey into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `prey --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Shell, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
eocasio/prey is currently ranked #18,664 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
| Rank | Repository | Language | Stars | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17,702 | ebassi/talk | Python | ★ 4 | Compare ↗ |
| #17,702 | crafterm/piccr | Ruby | ★ 4 | Compare ↗ |
| #17,702 | sudachen/python-tool-legacy | C | ★ 4 | Compare ↗ |
| #17,702 | anaisbetts/yikes | C | ★ 4 | Compare ↗ |
| #17,702 | adelcambre/textilizefu | Ruby | ★ 4 | Compare ↗ |
| #18,664 | eocasio/prey This Project | Shell | ★ 3 | |
| #18,664 | mudge/blankable | Ruby | ★ 3 | Compare ↗ |
| #18,664 | anildigital/getfake | Ruby | ★ 3 | Compare ↗ |
| #18,664 | francois/fogbugz-svnhook | — | ★ 3 | Compare ↗ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does prey do? +
Prey is a simple bash script for tracking stolen computers.
What language is prey written in? +
The primary language is Shell. Topics include: software.
Is prey actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on May 9, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does prey have? +
prey has 3 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does prey rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 3 stars, eocasio/prey is ranked #18,664 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #120 among Shell projects.
What license is prey distributed under? +
The repository reports a GPL-3.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
