lukeredpath/session-timeout
A simple dynamic session expiry/timeout plugin for Rails
Star History
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+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
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#1,118
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 |
session-timeout gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 27. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 2 stars a year. It ranks #1,118 among Ruby repositories and #9,490 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
29
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Aug 27, 2008
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
session-timeout has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
session-timeout is an open-source project written in Ruby: A simple dynamic session expiry/timeout plugin for Rails.
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/lukeredpath/session-timeout.git
cd session-timeout⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
session-timeout 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 session-timeout 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 session-timeout using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/lukeredpath/session-timeout.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for session-timeout.
Import session-timeout into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `session-timeout --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
lukeredpath/session-timeout is currently ranked #9,490 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does session-timeout do? +
A simple dynamic session expiry/timeout plugin for Rails
What language is session-timeout written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is session-timeout actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 17, 2008 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does session-timeout have? +
session-timeout has 27 stars and 6 forks on GitHub.
How does session-timeout rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 27 stars, lukeredpath/session-timeout is ranked #9,490 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #1,118 among Ruby projects.
What license is session-timeout distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
