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Lonworks protocol linux implementation. Note: I originally did this in 2000-2001 Just publishing it, but not really proud of the cleanliness of the code.

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🔥26DAYS TRENDING
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lon4linux gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 17. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 1 stars a year. It ranks #356 among C repositories and #18,039 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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lon4linux has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

💡 Overview

lon4linux is an open-source project written in C: Lonworks protocol linux implementation. Note: I originally did this in 2000-2001 Just publishing it, but not really proud of the cleanliness of the code. .

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

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Optimized execution pipeline written in C for predictable speed.

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Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

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Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

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Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

terminal
$ git clone https://github.com/karlhiramoto/lon4linux.git
cd lon4linux

⚙ 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

lon4linux 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 lon4linux 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 source license.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install lon4linux using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/karlhiramoto/lon4linux.git`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for lon4linux.

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Import lon4linux into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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Execute your test suite or run `lon4linux --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 17 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the Open Source license.
Built in C for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with C and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 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

karlhiramoto/lon4linux is currently ranked #18,039 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does lon4linux do? +

Lonworks protocol linux implementation. Note: I originally did this in 2000-2001 Just publishing it, but not really proud of the cleanliness of the code.

What language is lon4linux written in? +

The primary language is C. Topics include: software.

Is lon4linux actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Aug 20, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does lon4linux have? +

lon4linux has 17 stars and 7 forks on GitHub.

How does lon4linux rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 17 stars, karlhiramoto/lon4linux is ranked #18,039 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #356 among C projects.

What license is lon4linux distributed under? +

No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.

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