A fake filesystem. Use it in your tests.
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| Forks gained | +0 | +3 | +10 |
fakefs 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 #5,422 among Ruby repositories and #24,582 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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#100
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fakefs has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
fakefs is an open-source project written in Ruby: A fake filesystem. Use it in your tests.
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/jmhodges/fakefs.git
cd fakefs⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
fakefs 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 fakefs 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 fakefs using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/jmhodges/fakefs.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for fakefs.
Import fakefs into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `fakefs --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
jmhodges/fakefs is currently ranked #24,582 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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| #22,826 | matschaffer/mechaflickr | Ruby | ★ 3 | Compare ↗ |
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| #22,826 | anildigital/getfake | Ruby | ★ 3 | Compare ↗ |
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| #24,582 | jmhodges/fakefs This Project | Ruby | ★ 2 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does fakefs do? +
A fake filesystem. Use it in your tests.
What language is fakefs written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is fakefs actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 18, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does fakefs have? +
fakefs has 2 stars and 1 forks on GitHub.
How does fakefs rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 2 stars, jmhodges/fakefs is ranked #24,582 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #5,422 among Ruby projects.
What license is fakefs distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
