A dynamic, ReST-style means of enrolment and participation in an HTTP network; a dynamically-configurable "Remote CGI" service. Joining the World Wide Web as an HTTP server has been an ad-hoc, manual process. By using the protocol defined here, programs can provide services to the Web just as easily as they request services from the Web.
Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#88
MOST-STARRED Erlang
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
reversehttp 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 #88 among Erlang repositories and #13,872 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
20
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Mar 19, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
reversehttp has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
reversehttp is an open-source project written in Erlang: A dynamic, ReST-style means of enrolment and participation in an HTTP network; a dynamically-configurable "Remote CGI" service. Joining the World Wide Web as an HTTP server has been an ad-hoc, manual process. By using the protocol defined here, programs can provide services to the Web just as easily as they request services from the Web.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Erlang. 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 Erlang 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/joshua/reversehttp.git
cd reversehttp⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Erlang environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
reversehttp coordinates its core functionality through a modular Erlang 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 reversehttp into Erlang 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 reversehttp using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/joshua/reversehttp.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for reversehttp.
Import reversehttp into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `reversehttp --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Erlang, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
joshua/reversehttp is currently ranked #13,872 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does reversehttp do? +
A dynamic, ReST-style means of enrolment and participation in an HTTP network; a dynamically-configurable "Remote CGI" service. Joining the World Wide Web as an HTTP server has been an ad-hoc, manual process. By using the protocol defined here, programs can provide services to the Web just as easily as they request services from the Web.
What language is reversehttp written in? +
The primary language is Erlang. Topics include: software.
Is reversehttp actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Mar 10, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does reversehttp have? +
reversehttp has 2 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does reversehttp rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 2 stars, joshua/reversehttp is ranked #13,872 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #88 among Erlang projects.
What license is reversehttp distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
