Factor programming language
Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#2
MOST-STARRED Factor
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
factor gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 6. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #2 among Factor repositories and #11,672 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
22
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Jul 3, 2008
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
factor has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
factor is an open-source project written in Factor: Factor programming language.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Factor. 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 Factor 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/mecon/factor.git
cd factor⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Factor environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
factor coordinates its core functionality through a modular Factor 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 factor into Factor 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 NOASSERTION license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install factor using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/mecon/factor.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for factor.
Import factor into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `factor --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Factor, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
mecon/factor is currently ranked #11,672 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11,399 | mleung/ie_no_more | Ruby | ★ 7 | Compare ↗ |
| #11,399 | tdrhq/opc | PHP | ★ 7 | Compare ↗ |
| #11,399 | konkers/flg | ActionScript | ★ 7 | Compare ↗ |
| #11,399 | mynyml/rack-supported-media-types | Ruby | ★ 7 | Compare ↗ |
| #11,399 | bakkdoor/blocktalk | Ruby | ★ 7 | Compare ↗ |
| #11,672 | mecon/factor This Project | Factor | ★ 6 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does factor do? +
Factor programming language
What language is factor written in? +
The primary language is Factor. Topics include: software.
Is factor actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 31, 2011 with 1 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does factor have? +
factor has 6 stars and 7 forks on GitHub.
How does factor rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 6 stars, mecon/factor is ranked #11,672 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #2 among Factor projects.
What license is factor distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
