A Ruby binding for the Aspell spelling checker
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raspell gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 59. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 3 stars a year. It ranks #117 among C repositories and #8,978 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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💡 Overview
raspell is an open-source project written in C: A Ruby binding for the Aspell spelling checker.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in C. 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 C 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/evan/raspell.git
cd raspell⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
C99 or C11 compiler with CMake / make
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
raspell coordinates its core functionality through a modular C 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 raspell into C 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 raspell using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/evan/raspell.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for raspell.
Import raspell into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `raspell --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with C, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
evan/raspell is currently ranked #8,978 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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| #8,978 | evan/raspell This Project | C | ★ 59 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does raspell do? +
A Ruby binding for the Aspell spelling checker
What language is raspell written in? +
The primary language is C. Topics include: software.
Is raspell actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 1, 2017 with 7 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does raspell have? +
raspell has 59 stars and 22 forks on GitHub.
How does raspell rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 59 stars, evan/raspell is ranked #8,978 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #117 among C projects.
What license is raspell distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
