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has_markup is an ActiveRecord plugin that integrates Tidy, Markdown, Textile and sanitize helper method into a single plugin.

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formatter gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 10. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 1 stars a year. It ranks #1,741 among Ruby repositories and #11,040 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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formatter has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

💡 Overview

formatter is an open-source project written in Ruby: has_markup is an ActiveRecord plugin that integrates Tidy, Markdown, Textile and sanitize helper method into a single plugin.

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

1

Optimized execution pipeline written in Ruby for predictable speed.

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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
$ git clone https://github.com/fnando/formatter.git
cd formatter

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

formatter 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 formatter 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

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Install formatter using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/fnando/formatter.git`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for formatter.

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

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

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 10 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the MIT license.
Built in Ruby 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 Ruby 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 Ruby, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does formatter do? +

has_markup is an ActiveRecord plugin that integrates Tidy, Markdown, Textile and sanitize helper method into a single plugin.

What language is formatter written in? +

The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.

Is formatter actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Feb 27, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does formatter have? +

formatter has 10 stars and 1 forks on GitHub.

How does formatter rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 10 stars, fnando/formatter is ranked #11,040 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #1,741 among Ruby projects.

What license is formatter distributed under? +

The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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