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Fast approximations for common geodesic measurements ๐ŸŒ

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cheap-ruler gained 11 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 431. It is about 10 years old and has averaged roughly 43 stars a year. It ranks #610 among JavaScript repositories and #7,630 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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๐Ÿ’ก Overview

cheap-ruler is an open-source project written in JavaScript: Fast approximations for common geodesic measurements ๐ŸŒ.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in distance, fast, geodesy. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

โšก Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in JavaScript for predictable speed.

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Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

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Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

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Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

๐Ÿ“ฅ Installation

terminal
$ npm install cheap-ruler

โš™ System Requirements

Platforms

  • โ€ข macOS
  • โ€ข Linux
  • โ€ข Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Node.js >= 18 or modern Evergreen browser

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

๐Ÿง  How It Works

cheap-ruler 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.

๐ŸŽฏ Production Use Cases

Production System Integration

Embed cheap-ruler 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 ISC license.

๐Ÿš€ Getting Started

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Install cheap-ruler using your package manager: `npm install cheap-ruler`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for cheap-ruler.

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Import cheap-ruler into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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Execute your test suite or run `cheap-ruler --help` to verify successful setup.

๐Ÿ‘ Strengths

Active community backing with 431 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the ISC license.
Built in JavaScript for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

โš ๏ธ Considerations

Requires familiarity with JavaScript and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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๐Ÿ‘ฅ Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with JavaScript, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

๐Ÿ† Nearby in the Rankings

mapbox/cheap-ruler is currently ranked #7,630 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does cheap-ruler do? +

Fast approximations for common geodesic measurements ๐ŸŒ

What language is cheap-ruler written in? +

The primary language is JavaScript. Topics include: distance, fast, geodesy, javascript, library.

Is cheap-ruler actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 7, 2026 with 1 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does cheap-ruler have? +

cheap-ruler has 431 stars and 37 forks on GitHub.

How does cheap-ruler rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 431 stars, mapbox/cheap-ruler is ranked #7,630 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #610 among JavaScript projects.

What license is cheap-ruler distributed under? +

The repository reports a ISC license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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