Star History
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+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
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#36
MOST-STARRED Shell
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
homedir 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 #36 among Shell repositories and #7,921 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
4
DAYS ON TRENDING
#4262
BEST RANK
Sep 25, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
homedir has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #4262. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
homedir is an open-source project written in Shell: Public home directory files.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Shell. 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 Shell 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/norm/homedir.git
cd homedir⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
POSIX compliant shell (bash, zsh, sh)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
homedir coordinates its core functionality through a modular Shell 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 homedir into Shell 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 ISC license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install homedir using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/norm/homedir.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for homedir.
Import homedir into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `homedir --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Shell, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
norm/homedir is currently ranked #7,921 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| #7,888 | SalarFarahani/Wokyintosh | Swift | ★ 33 | Compare ↗ |
| #7,921 | norm/homedir This Project | Shell | ★ 32 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does homedir do? +
Public home directory files
What language is homedir written in? +
The primary language is Shell. Topics include: software.
Is homedir actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Feb 14, 2022 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does homedir have? +
homedir has 32 stars and 23 forks on GitHub.
How does homedir rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 32 stars, norm/homedir is ranked #7,921 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #36 among Shell projects.
What license is homedir distributed under? +
The repository reports a ISC license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
