Ruby wrapping around gphoto2 C library
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| Forks gained | +0 | +3 | +10 |
gphoto4ruby gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 28. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 2 stars a year. It ranks #281 among C repositories and #16,326 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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29
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Aug 13, 2008
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
gphoto4ruby has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
gphoto4ruby is an open-source project written in C: Ruby wrapping around gphoto2 C library.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in C. 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 C 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/lonelyelk/gphoto4ruby.git
cd gphoto4ruby⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
C99 or C11 compiler with CMake / make
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
gphoto4ruby coordinates its core functionality through a modular C 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 gphoto4ruby into C 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 NOASSERTION license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install gphoto4ruby using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/lonelyelk/gphoto4ruby.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for gphoto4ruby.
Import gphoto4ruby into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `gphoto4ruby --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with C, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
lonelyelk/gphoto4ruby is currently ranked #16,326 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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| #16,326 | lonelyelk/gphoto4ruby This Project | C | ★ 28 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does gphoto4ruby do? +
Ruby wrapping around gphoto2 C library
What language is gphoto4ruby written in? +
The primary language is C. Topics include: software.
Is gphoto4ruby actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Jan 10, 2015 with 2 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does gphoto4ruby have? +
gphoto4ruby has 28 stars and 3 forks on GitHub.
How does gphoto4ruby rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 28 stars, lonelyelk/gphoto4ruby is ranked #16,326 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #281 among C projects.
What license is gphoto4ruby distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
