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Utility to test how network losses affects speech quality in VoIP-based applications

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network-emulator gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 24. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 1 stars a year. It ranks #247 among C repositories and #14,821 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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network-emulator has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

💡 Overview

network-emulator is an open-source project written in C: Utility to test how network losses affects speech quality in VoIP-based applications.

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/imankulov/network-emulator.git
cd network-emulator

⚙ 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

network-emulator 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 network-emulator 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 GPL-2.0 license.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install network-emulator using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/imankulov/network-emulator.git`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for network-emulator.

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Import network-emulator into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 24 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the GPL-2.0 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 network-emulator do? +

Utility to test how network losses affects speech quality in VoIP-based applications

What language is network-emulator written in? +

The primary language is C. Topics include: software.

Is network-emulator actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Jul 18, 2013 with 0 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does network-emulator have? +

network-emulator has 24 stars and 5 forks on GitHub.

How does network-emulator rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 24 stars, imankulov/network-emulator is ranked #14,821 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #247 among C projects.

What license is network-emulator distributed under? +

The repository reports a GPL-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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