Implementation of BECKHOFF's ADS protocol.
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| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
libads gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 34. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 2 stars a year. It ranks #181 among C repositories and #12,035 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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libads has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #8526. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
libads is an open-source project written in C: Implementation of BECKHOFF's ADS protocol.
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/gass/libads.git
cd libads⚙ 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
libads 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 libads 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 LGPL-3.0 license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install libads using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/gass/libads.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for libads.
Import libads into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `libads --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
gass/libads is currently ranked #12,035 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11,997 | notahat/time_travel | Ruby | ★ 35 | Compare ↗ |
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| #11,997 | zwily/iphototogallery | Objective-C | ★ 35 | Compare ↗ |
| #11,997 | buzzind99/Mimidasu | Swift | ★ 35 | Compare ↗ |
| #12,035 | gass/libads This Project | C | ★ 34 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does libads do? +
Implementation of BECKHOFF's ADS protocol.
What language is libads written in? +
The primary language is C. Topics include: software.
Is libads actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Nov 10, 2014 with 5 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does libads have? +
libads has 34 stars and 10 forks on GitHub.
How does libads rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 34 stars, gass/libads is ranked #12,035 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #181 among C projects.
What license is libads distributed under? +
The repository reports a LGPL-3.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
