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mcurry/url_cache

CakePHP Plugin - Automatically cache the results of calls to $html->link(), which can be a major bottleneck.

★34STARS
⑂19FORKS
!1ISSUES
🏆#9,286GLOBAL RANK
🔥30DAYS TRENDING
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url_cache gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 34. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 2 stars a year. It ranks #604 among PHP repositories and #9,286 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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url_cache has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

💡 Overview

url_cache is an open-source project written in PHP: CakePHP Plugin - Automatically cache the results of calls to $html->link(), which can be a major bottleneck.

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

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Optimized execution pipeline written in PHP for predictable speed.

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

3

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.

📥 Installation

terminal
$ git clone https://github.com/mcurry/url_cache.git
cd url_cache

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

PHP >= 8.2 with Composer

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

url_cache 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 url_cache 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

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Install url_cache using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/mcurry/url_cache.git`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for url_cache.

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Import url_cache into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 34 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the Open Source license.
Built in PHP 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.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with PHP 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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👥 Who Should Use This

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does url_cache do? +

CakePHP Plugin - Automatically cache the results of calls to $html->link(), which can be a major bottleneck.

What language is url_cache written in? +

The primary language is PHP. Topics include: software.

Is url_cache actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Mar 4, 2011 with 1 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does url_cache have? +

url_cache has 34 stars and 19 forks on GitHub.

How does url_cache rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 34 stars, mcurry/url_cache is ranked #9,286 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #604 among PHP projects.

What license is url_cache distributed under? +

No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.

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