eventmachine/em-http-request
EventMachine based HTTP Request interface
Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
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#182
MOST-STARRED C
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
em-http-request gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 18. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 1 stars a year. It ranks #182 among C repositories and #9,828 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
27
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Feb 22, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
em-http-request has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
em-http-request is an open-source project written in C: EventMachine based HTTP Request interface.
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/eventmachine/em-http-request.git
cd em-http-request⚙ 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
em-http-request 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 em-http-request 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 em-http-request using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/eventmachine/em-http-request.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for em-http-request.
Import em-http-request into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `em-http-request --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
eventmachine/em-http-request is currently ranked #9,828 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does em-http-request do? +
EventMachine based HTTP Request interface
What language is em-http-request written in? +
The primary language is C. Topics include: software.
Is em-http-request actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Feb 17, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does em-http-request have? +
em-http-request has 18 stars and 1 forks on GitHub.
How does em-http-request rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 18 stars, eventmachine/em-http-request is ranked #9,828 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #182 among C projects.
What license is em-http-request distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
