Method used to define ENUM-like attributes in your model (int fields actually)
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MOST-STARRED Ruby
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
magic-enum 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 #3,386 among Ruby repositories and #14,145 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
20
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Aug 30, 2008
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
magic-enum has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
magic-enum is an open-source project written in Ruby: Method used to define ENUM-like attributes in your model (int fields actually).
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/jkrall/magic-enum.git
cd magic-enum⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
magic-enum 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 magic-enum 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 magic-enum using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/jkrall/magic-enum.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for magic-enum.
Import magic-enum into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `magic-enum --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
jkrall/magic-enum is currently ranked #14,145 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does magic-enum do? +
Method used to define ENUM-like attributes in your model (int fields actually)
What language is magic-enum written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is magic-enum actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on May 26, 2011 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does magic-enum have? +
magic-enum has 2 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does magic-enum rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 2 stars, jkrall/magic-enum is ranked #14,145 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #3,386 among Ruby projects.
What license is magic-enum distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
