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File metadata extraction tool and Ruby library

★82STARS
⑂11FORKS
!1ISSUES
🏆#8,924GLOBAL RANK
🔥36DAYS TRENDING
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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 #747 among Ruby repositories and #8,924 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 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

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Optimized execution pipeline written in Ruby for predictable speed.

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

3

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

4

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

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$ 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

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Install metadata using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/kig/metadata.git`

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for metadata.

3

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

4

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

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 82 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the Open Source license.
Built in Ruby 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 Ruby 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 Ruby, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

kig/metadata is currently ranked #8,924 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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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 #8,924 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #747 among Ruby projects.

What license is metadata distributed under? +

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

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