LaTeX2e package providing extented variants of \newcommand and friends
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| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
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| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
xargs gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 2. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #6 among TeX repositories and #13,395 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
20
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Mar 8, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
xargs has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
xargs is an open-source project written in TeX: LaTeX2e package providing extented variants of \newcommand and friends.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in TeX. 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 TeX 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/xargs.git
cd xargs⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
TeX environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
xargs coordinates its core functionality through a modular TeX 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 xargs into TeX 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 xargs using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/mpg/xargs.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for xargs.
Import xargs into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `xargs --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with TeX, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does xargs do? +
LaTeX2e package providing extented variants of \newcommand and friends
What language is xargs written in? +
The primary language is TeX. Topics include: software.
Is xargs actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Mar 8, 2009 with 1 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does xargs have? +
xargs has 2 stars and 1 forks on GitHub.
How does xargs rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 2 stars, mpg/xargs is ranked #13,395 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #6 among TeX projects.
What license is xargs distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
