openstreetmap/chef
Chef configuration management repo for configuring & maintaining the OpenStreetMap servers.
Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#515
MOST-STARRED Ruby
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
chef gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 112. It is about 12 years old and has averaged roughly 9 stars a year. It ranks #515 among Ruby repositories and #6,484 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
4
DAYS ON TRENDING
#3512
BEST RANK
Sep 25, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
chef has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #3512. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
chef is an open-source project written in Ruby: Chef configuration management repo for configuring & maintaining the OpenStreetMap servers.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in chef, hardware, infrastructure. 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 Ruby 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/openstreetmap/chef.git
cd chef⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
chef coordinates its core functionality through a modular Ruby 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 chef into Ruby 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 Apache-2.0 license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install chef using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/openstreetmap/chef.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for chef.
Import chef into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `chef --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Ruby, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
openstreetmap/chef is currently ranked #6,484 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does chef do? +
Chef configuration management repo for configuring & maintaining the OpenStreetMap servers.
What language is chef written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: chef, hardware, infrastructure, openstreetmap, ops.
Is chef actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 24, 2026 with 5 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does chef have? +
chef has 112 stars and 82 forks on GitHub.
How does chef rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 112 stars, openstreetmap/chef is ranked #6,484 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #515 among Ruby projects.
What license is chef distributed under? +
The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
