A tiny library for dealing with Joysticks in Linux.
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| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
libjs 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 #432 among C repositories and #13,224 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
20
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
May 4, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
libjs has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
libjs is an open-source project written in C: A tiny library for dealing with Joysticks in Linux.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in C. 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 C 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/jon/libjs.git
cd libjs⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
C99 or C11 compiler with CMake / make
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
libjs coordinates its core functionality through a modular C 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 libjs into C 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 NOASSERTION license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install libjs using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/jon/libjs.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for libjs.
Import libjs into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `libjs --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with C, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
jon/libjs is currently ranked #13,224 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does libjs do? +
A tiny library for dealing with Joysticks in Linux.
What language is libjs written in? +
The primary language is C. Topics include: software.
Is libjs actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on May 6, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does libjs have? +
libjs has 2 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does libjs rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 2 stars, jon/libjs is ranked #13,224 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #432 among C projects.
What license is libjs distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
