Consistent hashing in Ruby. Ported from Amir Sailhefendic's hash_ring python library.
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| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
hash_ring gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 32. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 2 stars a year. It ranks #1,390 among Ruby repositories and #13,216 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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#100
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💡 Overview
hash_ring is an open-source project written in Ruby: Consistent hashing in Ruby. Ported from Amir Sailhefendic's hash_ring python library.
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/mitchellh/hash_ring.git
cd hash_ring⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
hash_ring 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 hash_ring 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 BSD-3-Clause license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install hash_ring using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/mitchellh/hash_ring.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for hash_ring.
Import hash_ring into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `hash_ring --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
mitchellh/hash_ring is currently ranked #13,216 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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| #13,160 | gotascii/simple_importer | Ruby | ★ 33 | Compare ↗ |
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| #13,216 | mitchellh/hash_ring This Project | Ruby | ★ 32 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does hash_ring do? +
Consistent hashing in Ruby. Ported from Amir Sailhefendic's hash_ring python library.
What language is hash_ring written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is hash_ring actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Mar 4, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does hash_ring have? +
hash_ring has 32 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does hash_ring rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 32 stars, mitchellh/hash_ring is ranked #13,216 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #1,390 among Ruby projects.
What license is hash_ring distributed under? +
The repository reports a BSD-3-Clause license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
