LaTeX2e package providing acces to some git info
Star History
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+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
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#12
MOST-STARRED Lua
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
git-info gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 12. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 1 stars a year. It ranks #12 among Lua repositories and #10,304 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
25
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Apr 19, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
git-info has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
git-info is an open-source project written in Lua: LaTeX2e package providing acces to some git info.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Lua. 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 Lua 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/mpg/git-info.git
cd git-info⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Lua environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
git-info coordinates its core functionality through a modular Lua 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 git-info into Lua 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 git-info using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/mpg/git-info.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for git-info.
Import git-info into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `git-info --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Lua, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
mpg/git-info is currently ranked #10,304 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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| #10,304 | mpg/git-info This Project | Lua | ★ 12 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does git-info do? +
LaTeX2e package providing acces to some git info
What language is git-info written in? +
The primary language is Lua. Topics include: software.
Is git-info actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Mar 23, 2011 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does git-info have? +
git-info has 12 stars and 6 forks on GitHub.
How does git-info rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 12 stars, mpg/git-info is ranked #10,304 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #12 among Lua projects.
What license is git-info distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
