6502 assembler, debugger and emulator for the XScreenSaver project based on http://www.6502asm.com/
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asm6502 gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 10. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 1 stars a year. It ranks #6 among Assembly repositories and #14,448 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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asm6502 has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
asm6502 is an open-source project written in Assembly: 6502 assembler, debugger and emulator for the XScreenSaver project based on http://www.6502asm.com/.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Assembly. 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 Assembly 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/jeng/asm6502.git
cd asm6502⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Assembly environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
asm6502 coordinates its core functionality through a modular Assembly 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 asm6502 into Assembly 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 asm6502 using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/jeng/asm6502.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for asm6502.
Import asm6502 into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `asm6502 --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Assembly, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
jeng/asm6502 is currently ranked #14,448 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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| #14,448 | jeng/asm6502 This Project | Assembly | ★ 10 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does asm6502 do? +
6502 assembler, debugger and emulator for the XScreenSaver project based on http://www.6502asm.com/
What language is asm6502 written in? +
The primary language is Assembly. Topics include: software.
Is asm6502 actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 8, 2022 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does asm6502 have? +
asm6502 has 10 stars and 1 forks on GitHub.
How does asm6502 rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 10 stars, jeng/asm6502 is ranked #14,448 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #6 among Assembly projects.
What license is asm6502 distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
