tools for working with PLOS article level metrics data. See also: https://github.com/mchelen/plos-alm-data
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plos-alm-tools gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 2. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #1,481 among PHP repositories and #27,154 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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💡 Overview
plos-alm-tools is an open-source project written in PHP: tools for working with PLOS article level metrics data. See also: https://github.com/mchelen/plos-alm-data.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in PHP. 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 PHP 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/mchelen/plos-alm-tools.git
cd plos-alm-tools⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
PHP >= 8.2 with Composer
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
plos-alm-tools coordinates its core functionality through a modular PHP 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 plos-alm-tools into PHP 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 plos-alm-tools using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/mchelen/plos-alm-tools.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for plos-alm-tools.
Import plos-alm-tools into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `plos-alm-tools --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with PHP, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
mchelen/plos-alm-tools is currently ranked #27,154 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does plos-alm-tools do? +
tools for working with PLOS article level metrics data. See also: https://github.com/mchelen/plos-alm-data
What language is plos-alm-tools written in? +
The primary language is PHP. Topics include: software.
Is plos-alm-tools actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Dec 5, 2011 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does plos-alm-tools have? +
plos-alm-tools has 2 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does plos-alm-tools rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 2 stars, mchelen/plos-alm-tools is ranked #27,154 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #1,481 among PHP projects.
What license is plos-alm-tools distributed under? +
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