jasoncheow/acts_as_dictionary
Treat any ActiveRecord's string field as a dictionary to do word suggesting & spelling checking using Hunspell
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| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +0 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +0 | +3 | +10 |
acts_as_dictionary gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 2. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #5,456 among Ruby repositories and #24,915 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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20
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#100
BEST RANK
Oct 12, 2008
FIRST APPEARANCE
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acts_as_dictionary has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
acts_as_dictionary is an open-source project written in Ruby: Treat any ActiveRecord's string field as a dictionary to do word suggesting & spelling checking using Hunspell.
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/jasoncheow/acts_as_dictionary.git
cd acts_as_dictionary⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
acts_as_dictionary 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 acts_as_dictionary 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 acts_as_dictionary using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/jasoncheow/acts_as_dictionary.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for acts_as_dictionary.
Import acts_as_dictionary into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `acts_as_dictionary --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
jasoncheow/acts_as_dictionary is currently ranked #24,915 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does acts_as_dictionary do? +
Treat any ActiveRecord's string field as a dictionary to do word suggesting & spelling checking using Hunspell
What language is acts_as_dictionary written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is acts_as_dictionary actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 5, 2008 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does acts_as_dictionary have? +
acts_as_dictionary has 2 stars and 1 forks on GitHub.
How does acts_as_dictionary rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 2 stars, jasoncheow/acts_as_dictionary is ranked #24,915 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #5,456 among Ruby projects.
What license is acts_as_dictionary distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
