EventMachine Proxy DSL for writing high-performance transparent / intercepting proxies in Ruby
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| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
em-proxy gained 16 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 656. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 39 stars a year. It ranks #309 among Ruby repositories and #4,834 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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#3351
BEST RANK
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em-proxy has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #3351. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
em-proxy is an open-source project written in Ruby: EventMachine Proxy DSL for writing high-performance transparent / intercepting proxies in Ruby.
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.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in Ruby 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/igrigorik/em-proxy.git
cd em-proxy⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
em-proxy 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.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed em-proxy 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 MIT license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install em-proxy using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/igrigorik/em-proxy.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for em-proxy.
Import em-proxy into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `em-proxy --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Ruby, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
igrigorik/em-proxy is currently ranked #4,834 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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| #4,834 | igrigorik/em-proxy This Project | Ruby | ★ 656 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does em-proxy do? +
EventMachine Proxy DSL for writing high-performance transparent / intercepting proxies in Ruby
What language is em-proxy written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is em-proxy actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 5, 2022 with 5 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does em-proxy have? +
em-proxy has 656 stars and 81 forks on GitHub.
How does em-proxy rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 656 stars, igrigorik/em-proxy is ranked #4,834 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #309 among Ruby projects.
What license is em-proxy distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
