Less Ruby — now at http://github.com/cowboyd/less.rb
Star History
Momentum
+24
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#2
MOST-STARRED CSS
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +24 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
less.ruby gained 24 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 951. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 56 stars a year. It ranks #2 among CSS repositories and #3,041 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
55
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
May 3, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
less.ruby has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
less.ruby is an open-source project written in CSS: Less Ruby — now at http://github.com/cowboyd/less.rb.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in CSS. 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 CSS 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/less/less.ruby.git
cd less.ruby⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
CSS environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
less.ruby coordinates its core functionality through a modular CSS 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 less.ruby into CSS 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 Apache-2.0 license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install less.ruby using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/less/less.ruby.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for less.ruby.
Import less.ruby into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `less.ruby --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with CSS, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
less/less.ruby is currently ranked #3,041 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3,036 | rack/rack-test | Ruby | ★ 955 | Compare ↗ |
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| #3,038 | arben-adm/mcp-sequential-thinking | Python | ★ 953 | Compare ↗ |
| #3,038 | CurvineIO/curvine | Rust | ★ 953 | Compare ↗ |
| #3,041 | less/less.ruby This Project | CSS | ★ 951 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does less.ruby do? +
Less Ruby — now at http://github.com/cowboyd/less.rb
What language is less.ruby written in? +
The primary language is CSS. Topics include: software.
Is less.ruby actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 18, 2013 with 93 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does less.ruby have? +
less.ruby has 951 stars and 67 forks on GitHub.
How does less.ruby rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 951 stars, less/less.ruby is ranked #3,041 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #2 among CSS projects.
What license is less.ruby distributed under? +
The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
