An general-purpose equivalency engine using hyperlinks
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STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
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PER DAY
#3,899
MOST-STARRED Ruby
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +0 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +0 | +3 | +10 |
link_toad gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 3. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #3,899 among Ruby repositories and #18,650 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
21
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Oct 10, 2008
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
link_toad has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
link_toad is an open-source project written in Ruby: An general-purpose equivalency engine using hyperlinks.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Ruby. 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 Ruby 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/metade/link_toad.git
cd link_toad
⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
link_toad coordinates its core functionality through a modular Ruby 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 link_toad into Ruby 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 link_toad using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/metade/link_toad.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for link_toad.
Import link_toad into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `link_toad --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Ruby, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
metade/link_toad is currently ranked #18,650 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
| Rank | Repository | Language | Stars | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17,688 | ebassi/talk | Python | ★ 4 | Compare ↗ |
| #17,688 | crafterm/piccr | Ruby | ★ 4 | Compare ↗ |
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| #17,688 | anaisbetts/yikes | C | ★ 4 | Compare ↗ |
| #17,688 | adelcambre/textilizefu | Ruby | ★ 4 | Compare ↗ |
| #18,650 | metade/link_toad This Project | Ruby | ★ 3 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does link_toad do? +
An general-purpose equivalency engine using hyperlinks
What language is link_toad written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is link_toad actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 11, 2008 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does link_toad have? +
link_toad has 3 stars and 1 forks on GitHub.
How does link_toad rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 3 stars, metade/link_toad is ranked #18,650 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #3,899 among Ruby projects.
What license is link_toad distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.