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Re-implementation of the oniguruma gem in pure C. Also aims to be compatible with more versions of Oniguruma

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oniguruma gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 14. It is about 19 years old and has averaged roughly 1 stars a year. It ranks #420 among C repositories and #22,188 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

oniguruma is an open-source project written in C: Re-implementation of the oniguruma gem in pure C. Also aims to be compatible with more versions of Oniguruma.

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

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Optimized execution pipeline written in C for predictable speed.

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Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

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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

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$ git clone https://github.com/geoffgarside/oniguruma.git
cd oniguruma

⚙ 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

oniguruma 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 oniguruma 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 MIT license.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install oniguruma using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/geoffgarside/oniguruma.git`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for oniguruma.

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

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

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 14 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the MIT license.
Built in C 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 C 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 C, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does oniguruma do? +

Re-implementation of the oniguruma gem in pure C. Also aims to be compatible with more versions of Oniguruma

What language is oniguruma written in? +

The primary language is C. Topics include: software.

Is oniguruma actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Feb 7, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does oniguruma have? +

oniguruma has 14 stars and 4 forks on GitHub.

How does oniguruma rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 14 stars, geoffgarside/oniguruma is ranked #22,188 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #420 among C projects.

What license is oniguruma distributed under? +

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

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