Plugin to generate a unique random key in a table using ActiveRecord models.
Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
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#2,912
MOST-STARRED Ruby
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
random-key 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 #2,912 among Ruby repositories and #13,276 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
21
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Jun 12, 2008
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
random-key has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
random-key is an open-source project written in Ruby: Plugin to generate a unique random key in a table using ActiveRecord models.
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/miloops/random-key.git
cd random-key⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
random-key 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 random-key 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 random-key using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/miloops/random-key.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for random-key.
Import random-key into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `random-key --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
miloops/random-key is currently ranked #13,276 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does random-key do? +
Plugin to generate a unique random key in a table using ActiveRecord models.
What language is random-key written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is random-key actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Jun 12, 2008 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does random-key have? +
random-key has 3 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does random-key rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 3 stars, miloops/random-key is ranked #13,276 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #2,912 among Ruby projects.
What license is random-key distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
