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๐Ÿฆ Open source, transparency-orientated fiscal sponsorship platform for hackers & creatives.

Ruby โ—‡ developer-tools AGPL-3.0
โ˜…875STARS
โ‘‚142FORKS
!582ISSUES
๐Ÿ†#6,812GLOBAL RANK
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Per day111
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hcb gained 22 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 875. It is about 8 years old and has averaged roughly 109 stars a year. It ranks #365 among Ruby repositories and #6,812 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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๐Ÿ’ก Overview

hcb is an open-source project written in Ruby: ๐Ÿฆ Open source, transparency-orientated fiscal sponsorship platform for hackers & creatives.

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.

โšก Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in Ruby 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.

4

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.

๐Ÿ“ฅ Installation

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$ git clone https://github.com/hackclub/hcb.git
cd hcb

โš™ System Requirements

Platforms

  • โ€ข macOS
  • โ€ข Linux
  • โ€ข Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

๐Ÿง  How It Works

hcb 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.

๐ŸŽฏ Production Use Cases

Production System Integration

Embed hcb 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 AGPL-3.0 license.

๐Ÿš€ Getting Started

1

Install hcb using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/hackclub/hcb.git`

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for hcb.

3

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

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

๐Ÿ‘ Strengths

Active community backing with 875 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the AGPL-3.0 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.

โš ๏ธ 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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๐Ÿ‘ฅ Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with Ruby, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

๐Ÿ† Nearby in the Rankings

hackclub/hcb is currently ranked #6,812 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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#6,812 hackclub/hcb This Project Ruby โ˜… 875
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#6,812 pkgforge/soar Rust โ˜… 875 Compare โ†—
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does hcb do? +

๐Ÿฆ Open source, transparency-orientated fiscal sponsorship platform for hackers & creatives.

What language is hcb written in? +

The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.

Is hcb actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 16, 2026 with 582 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does hcb have? +

hcb has 875 stars and 142 forks on GitHub.

How does hcb rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 875 stars, hackclub/hcb is ranked #6,812 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #365 among Ruby projects.

What license is hcb distributed under? +

The repository reports a AGPL-3.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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