ruby persistence layer for CouchDB
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#3,347
MOST-STARRED Ruby
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| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
couch_potato gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 2. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #3,347 among Ruby repositories and #13,951 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
20
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Jan 26, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
couch_potato has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
couch_potato is an open-source project written in Ruby: ruby persistence layer for CouchDB.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Ruby. 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 Ruby 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/febeling/couch_potato.git
cd couch_potato⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
couch_potato coordinates its core functionality through a modular Ruby 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 couch_potato into Ruby 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 MIT license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install couch_potato using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/febeling/couch_potato.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for couch_potato.
Import couch_potato into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `couch_potato --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Ruby, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
febeling/couch_potato is currently ranked #13,951 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does couch_potato do? +
ruby persistence layer for CouchDB
What language is couch_potato written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is couch_potato actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Mar 23, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does couch_potato have? +
couch_potato has 2 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does couch_potato rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 2 stars, febeling/couch_potato is ranked #13,951 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #3,347 among Ruby projects.
What license is couch_potato distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
