OCaml binding to zlib (for streams)
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| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
mlzlib gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 2. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #21 among OCaml repositories and #20,298 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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#19463
BEST RANK
Oct 1, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
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mlzlib has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #19463. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
mlzlib is an open-source project written in OCaml: OCaml binding to zlib (for streams).
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in OCaml. 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 OCaml 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/ermine/mlzlib.git
cd mlzlib⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
OCaml environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
mlzlib coordinates its core functionality through a modular OCaml 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 mlzlib into OCaml 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
Install mlzlib using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/ermine/mlzlib.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for mlzlib.
Import mlzlib into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `mlzlib --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with OCaml, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
ermine/mlzlib is currently ranked #20,298 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does mlzlib do? +
OCaml binding to zlib (for streams)
What language is mlzlib written in? +
The primary language is OCaml. Topics include: software.
Is mlzlib actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 4, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does mlzlib have? +
mlzlib has 2 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does mlzlib rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 2 stars, ermine/mlzlib is ranked #20,298 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #21 among OCaml projects.
What license is mlzlib distributed under? +
The repository reports a BSD-3-Clause license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
