A toolkit to convert your script to a controllable daemon, with Chris Kline's fix
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daemons gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 13. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 1 stars a year. It ranks #2,159 among Ruby repositories and #15,375 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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💡 Overview
daemons is an open-source project written in Ruby: A toolkit to convert your script to a controllable daemon, with Chris Kline's fix.
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/mikehale/daemons.git
cd daemons⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
daemons 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 daemons 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 NOASSERTION license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install daemons using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/mikehale/daemons.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for daemons.
Import daemons into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `daemons --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
mikehale/daemons is currently ranked #15,375 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15,227 | dbgrandi/ruby-aws | Ruby | ★ 14 | Compare ↗ |
| #15,227 | kneath/greed | Ruby | ★ 14 | Compare ↗ |
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| #15,375 | mikehale/daemons This Project | Ruby | ★ 13 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does daemons do? +
A toolkit to convert your script to a controllable daemon, with Chris Kline's fix
What language is daemons written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is daemons actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Jan 25, 2010 with 2 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does daemons have? +
daemons has 13 stars and 6 forks on GitHub.
How does daemons rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 13 stars, mikehale/daemons is ranked #15,375 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #2,159 among Ruby projects.
What license is daemons distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
