Microsoft's Ruby language compiler that is built on top of the Dynamic Language Runtime.
Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#3,265
MOST-STARRED Ruby
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
ironruby gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 2. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #3,265 among Ruby repositories and #13,526 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
20
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Apr 18, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
ironruby has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
ironruby is an open-source project written in Ruby: Microsoft's Ruby language compiler that is built on top of the Dynamic Language Runtime. .
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/jcteague/ironruby.git
cd ironruby⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
ironruby 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 ironruby 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 source license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install ironruby using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/jcteague/ironruby.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for ironruby.
Import ironruby into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `ironruby --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
jcteague/ironruby is currently ranked #13,526 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does ironruby do? +
Microsoft's Ruby language compiler that is built on top of the Dynamic Language Runtime.
What language is ironruby written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is ironruby actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Apr 17, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does ironruby have? +
ironruby has 2 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does ironruby rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 2 stars, jcteague/ironruby is ranked #13,526 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #3,265 among Ruby projects.
What license is ironruby distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
