File metadata extraction tool and Ruby library
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Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#741
MOST-STARRED Ruby
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
metadata gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 82. It is about 19 years old and has averaged roughly 4 stars a year. It ranks #741 among Ruby repositories and #8,788 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
36
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Mar 21, 2008
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
metadata has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
metadata is an open-source project written in Ruby: File metadata extraction tool and Ruby library.
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/kig/metadata.git
cd metadata
⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
metadata 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 metadata 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 metadata using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/kig/metadata.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for metadata.
Import metadata into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `metadata --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
kig/metadata is currently ranked #8,788 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
| Rank | Repository | Language | Stars | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8,778 | jnunemaker/user_stamp | Ruby | ★ 83 | Compare ↗ |
| #8,778 | dasch/ruby-bencode | Ruby | ★ 83 | Compare ↗ |
| #8,778 | bmarini/jchess | TypeScript | ★ 83 | Compare ↗ |
| #8,778 | mattetti/mimetype-fu | Ruby | ★ 83 | Compare ↗ |
| #8,778 | cporter202/job-data-apis-and-scrapers | JavaScript | ★ 83 | Compare ↗ |
| #8,788 | kig/metadata This Project | Ruby | ★ 82 | |
| #8,788 | MadestSamurai/bd2-fishing | C# | ★ 82 | Compare ↗ |
| #8,788 | kerim0x1/bettercode | TypeScript | ★ 82 | Compare ↗ |
| #8,788 | ctagg/flickr | Ruby | ★ 82 | Compare ↗ |
| #8,788 | yariv/twoorl | Erlang | ★ 82 | Compare ↗ |
| #8,788 | evan/echoe | Ruby | ★ 82 | Compare ↗ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does metadata do? +
File metadata extraction tool and Ruby library
What language is metadata written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is metadata actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 20, 2014 with 1 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does metadata have? +
metadata has 82 stars and 11 forks on GitHub.
How does metadata rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 82 stars, kig/metadata is ranked #8,788 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #741 among Ruby projects.
What license is metadata distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.