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hspec/hspec

A Testing Framework for Haskell

Haskell ◇ haskell MIT
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hspec gained 20 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 785. It is about 16 years old and has averaged roughly 49 stars a year. It ranks #3 among Haskell repositories and #4,416 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

hspec is an open-source project written in Haskell: A Testing Framework for Haskell.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in haskell, hunit, quickcheck. 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 Haskell 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/hspec/hspec.git
cd hspec

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Haskell environment and standard tooling

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

hspec 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.

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🚀 Getting Started

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

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for hspec.

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

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

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 785 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the MIT license.
Built in Haskell 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 Haskell 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 Haskell, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

hspec/hspec is currently ranked #4,416 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does hspec do? +

A Testing Framework for Haskell

What language is hspec written in? +

The primary language is Haskell. Topics include: haskell, hunit, quickcheck, smallcheck, testing.

Is hspec actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 1, 2026 with 61 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does hspec have? +

hspec has 785 stars and 111 forks on GitHub.

How does hspec rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 785 stars, hspec/hspec is ranked #4,416 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #3 among Haskell projects.

What license is hspec distributed under? +

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

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