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ept/plotkit

Git import of Alastair Tse's chart and graph plotting library for Javascript

JavaScript ◇ developer-tools BSD-3-Clause
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🔥2DAYS TRENDING
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plotkit gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 15. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 1 stars a year. It ranks #764 among JavaScript repositories and #9,230 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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plotkit has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #8299. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

💡 Overview

plotkit is an open-source project written in JavaScript: Git import of Alastair Tse's chart and graph plotting library for Javascript.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in JavaScript. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

1

Optimized execution pipeline written in JavaScript for predictable speed.

2

Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

3

Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

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Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

terminal
$ npm install plotkit

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Node.js >= 18 or modern Evergreen browser

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

plotkit coordinates its core functionality through a modular JavaScript 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 plotkit into JavaScript 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 BSD-3-Clause license.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install plotkit using your package manager: `npm install plotkit`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for plotkit.

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Import plotkit into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 15 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the BSD-3-Clause license.
Built in JavaScript 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 JavaScript 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 JavaScript, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does plotkit do? +

Git import of Alastair Tse's chart and graph plotting library for Javascript

What language is plotkit written in? +

The primary language is JavaScript. Topics include: software.

Is plotkit actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on May 7, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does plotkit have? +

plotkit has 15 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.

How does plotkit rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 15 stars, ept/plotkit is ranked #9,230 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #764 among JavaScript projects.

What license is plotkit distributed under? +

The repository reports a BSD-3-Clause license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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