A Growl notification library that uses native c bindings to interact with GrowlApplicationBridge rather than Growl's network API.
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MOST-STARRED Ruby
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real-growl gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 10. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 1 stars a year. It ranks #2,999 among Ruby repositories and #23,330 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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#100
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real-growl has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
real-growl is an open-source project written in Ruby: A Growl notification library that uses native c bindings to interact with GrowlApplicationBridge rather than Growl's network API. .
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/jdewind/real-growl.git
cd real-growl
⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
real-growl 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 real-growl 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 real-growl using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/jdewind/real-growl.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for real-growl.
Import real-growl into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `real-growl --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
jdewind/real-growl is currently ranked #23,330 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does real-growl do? +
A Growl notification library that uses native c bindings to interact with GrowlApplicationBridge rather than Growl's network API.
What language is real-growl written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is real-growl actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Dec 18, 2011 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does real-growl have? +
real-growl has 10 stars and 1 forks on GitHub.
How does real-growl rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 10 stars, jdewind/real-growl is ranked #23,330 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #2,999 among Ruby projects.
What license is real-growl distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.