A Clojure web framework built on Ring: expressive and fast in a functional style
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#28
MOST-STARRED Clojure
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +0 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +0 | +3 | +10 |
weld gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 23. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 1 stars a year. It ranks #28 among Clojure repositories and #14,471 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
10
DAYS ON TRENDING
#5712
BEST RANK
Sep 26, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
weld has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #5712. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
weld is an open-source project written in Clojure: A Clojure web framework built on Ring: expressive and fast in a functional style.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Clojure. 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 Clojure 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/mmcgrana/weld.git
cd weld
⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Clojure environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
weld coordinates its core functionality through a modular Clojure 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 weld into Clojure 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 MIT license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install weld using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/mmcgrana/weld.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for weld.
Import weld into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `weld --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Clojure, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
mmcgrana/weld is currently ranked #14,471 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14,389 | bryanl/simple-daemon | Ruby | ★ 24 | Compare ↗ |
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| #14,471 | mmcgrana/weld This Project | Clojure | ★ 23 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does weld do? +
A Clojure web framework built on Ring: expressive and fast in a functional style
What language is weld written in? +
The primary language is Clojure. Topics include: software.
Is weld actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Jan 20, 2010 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does weld have? +
weld has 23 stars and 2 forks on GitHub.
How does weld rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 23 stars, mmcgrana/weld is ranked #14,471 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #28 among Clojure projects.
What license is weld distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.