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A Linux based Windows compatible user mode kernel

C ◇ developer-tools LGPL-2.1
★59STARS
⑂22FORKS
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🏆#13,066GLOBAL RANK
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ring3k gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 59. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 3 stars a year. It ranks #179 among C repositories and #13,066 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

ring3k is an open-source project written in C: A Linux based Windows compatible user mode kernel.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in C. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

1

Optimized execution pipeline written in C 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.

4

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

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$ git clone https://github.com/mikemccormack/ring3k.git
cd ring3k

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

C99 or C11 compiler with CMake / make

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

ring3k coordinates its core functionality through a modular C 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 ring3k into C 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 LGPL-2.1 license.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install ring3k using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/mikemccormack/ring3k.git`

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for ring3k.

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Import ring3k into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

4

Execute your test suite or run `ring3k --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 59 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the LGPL-2.1 license.
Built in C 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 C 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 C, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

mikemccormack/ring3k is currently ranked #13,066 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does ring3k do? +

A Linux based Windows compatible user mode kernel

What language is ring3k written in? +

The primary language is C. Topics include: software.

Is ring3k actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Aug 14, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does ring3k have? +

ring3k has 59 stars and 22 forks on GitHub.

How does ring3k rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 59 stars, mikemccormack/ring3k is ranked #13,066 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #179 among C projects.

What license is ring3k distributed under? +

The repository reports a LGPL-2.1 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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