Star History
Momentum
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STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
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PER DAY
#206
MOST-STARRED JavaScript
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +29 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +6 | +15 |
cycle gained 29 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 1.2K. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 65 stars a year. It ranks #206 among JavaScript repositories and #2,935 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
57
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Nov 4, 2008
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
cycle has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
cycle is an open-source project written in JavaScript: jQuery Cycle Plugin - Slideshow goodness.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in JavaScript. 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 JavaScript 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
$ npm install cycle⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Node.js >= 18 or modern Evergreen browser
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
cycle coordinates its core functionality through a modular JavaScript 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 cycle into JavaScript 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 cycle using your package manager: `npm install cycle`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for cycle.
Import cycle into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `cycle --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with JavaScript, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
malsup/cycle is currently ranked #2,935 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does cycle do? +
jQuery Cycle Plugin - Slideshow goodness
What language is cycle written in? +
The primary language is JavaScript. Topics include: software.
Is cycle actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Jun 7, 2016 with 86 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does cycle have? +
cycle has 1,178 stars and 299 forks on GitHub.
How does cycle rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 1,178 stars, malsup/cycle is ranked #2,935 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #206 among JavaScript projects.
What license is cycle distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
