A fork of CyBot (http://repo.or.cz/w/six.git)
Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#1,241
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 |
six gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 15. It is about 19 years old and has averaged roughly 1 stars a year. It ranks #1,241 among Ruby repositories and #8,655 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
5
DAYS ON TRENDING
#3413
BEST RANK
Sep 24, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
six has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #3413. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
six is an open-source project written in Ruby: A fork of CyBot (http://repo.or.cz/w/six.git).
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/lilyball/six.git
cd six⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
six 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 six 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 MIT license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install six using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/lilyball/six.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for six.
Import six into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `six --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
lilyball/six is currently ranked #8,655 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does six do? +
A fork of CyBot (http://repo.or.cz/w/six.git)
What language is six written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is six actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Mar 21, 2012 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does six have? +
six has 15 stars and 11 forks on GitHub.
How does six rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 15 stars, lilyball/six is ranked #8,655 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #1,241 among Ruby projects.
What license is six distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
