Haskell implementation of the freedesktop.org Base Directory Specification
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💡 Overview
fdo-basedirs is an open-source project written in Haskell: Haskell implementation of the freedesktop.org Base Directory Specification.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Haskell. 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 Haskell 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/greedy/fdo-basedirs.git
cd fdo-basedirs⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Haskell environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
fdo-basedirs coordinates its core functionality through a modular Haskell 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 fdo-basedirs into Haskell 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 BSD-3-Clause license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install fdo-basedirs using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/greedy/fdo-basedirs.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for fdo-basedirs.
Import fdo-basedirs into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `fdo-basedirs --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Haskell, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
greedy/fdo-basedirs is currently ranked #18,737 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does fdo-basedirs do? +
Haskell implementation of the freedesktop.org Base Directory Specification
What language is fdo-basedirs written in? +
The primary language is Haskell. Topics include: software.
Is fdo-basedirs actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Feb 27, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does fdo-basedirs have? +
fdo-basedirs has 2 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does fdo-basedirs rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 2 stars, greedy/fdo-basedirs is ranked #18,737 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #95 among Haskell projects.
What license is fdo-basedirs distributed under? +
The repository reports a BSD-3-Clause license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
