nothingmuch/prompt-readkey
prompt-readkey is an open-source project written in Perl.
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#112
MOST-STARRED Perl
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Forks gained | +0 | +3 | +10 |
prompt-readkey 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 #112 among Perl repositories and #21,238 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
20
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Jan 9, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
prompt-readkey has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
prompt-readkey is an open-source project written in Perl.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Perl. 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 Perl 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/nothingmuch/prompt-readkey.git
cd prompt-readkey⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Perl environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
prompt-readkey coordinates its core functionality through a modular Perl 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 prompt-readkey into Perl 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 prompt-readkey using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/nothingmuch/prompt-readkey.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for prompt-readkey.
Import prompt-readkey into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `prompt-readkey --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Perl, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
nothingmuch/prompt-readkey is currently ranked #21,238 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does prompt-readkey do? +
prompt-readkey is an open-source project written in Perl.
What language is prompt-readkey written in? +
The primary language is Perl. Topics include: software.
Is prompt-readkey actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Jan 10, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does prompt-readkey have? +
prompt-readkey has 2 stars and 1 forks on GitHub.
How does prompt-readkey rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 2 stars, nothingmuch/prompt-readkey is ranked #21,238 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #112 among Perl projects.
What license is prompt-readkey distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
