A simple tool to generate web-design grid-system background images.
Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
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#850
MOST-STARRED Go
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
grid-maker gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 3. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #850 among Go repositories and #13,205 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
21
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Dec 27, 2008
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
grid-maker has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
grid-maker is an open-source project written in Go: A simple tool to generate web-design grid-system background images.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Go. 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 Go 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
$ go install github.com/kr/grid-maker@latest⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Go >= 1.21 runtime environment
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
grid-maker coordinates its core functionality through a modular Go 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 grid-maker into Go 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 grid-maker using your package manager: `go install github.com/kr/grid-maker@latest`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for grid-maker.
Import grid-maker into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `grid-maker --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Go, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
kr/grid-maker is currently ranked #13,205 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does grid-maker do? +
A simple tool to generate web-design grid-system background images.
What language is grid-maker written in? +
The primary language is Go. Topics include: software.
Is grid-maker actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Jul 13, 2012 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does grid-maker have? +
grid-maker has 3 stars and 1 forks on GitHub.
How does grid-maker rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 3 stars, kr/grid-maker is ranked #13,205 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #850 among Go projects.
What license is grid-maker distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
