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Generic TCP listening and accepting

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⑂10FORKS
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⚡ Executive Summary & Quick Facts

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gen_tcpd is gen_tcpd is an open-source project written in Erlang: Generic TCP listening and accepting..

Repository oscarh/gen_tcpd ↗
Primary Category developer tools
Language & Stack Erlang
Software License Open Source (Check repository LICENSE)
Community Traction ★ 33 stars · ⑂ 10 forks · #20,738 globally
Maintenance ● Active (Last commit: Feb 3, 2012) · 0 open issues
Target Audience Developers and engineering teams building with Erlang, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

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gen_tcpd gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 33. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 2 stars a year. It ranks #57 among Erlang repositories and #20,738 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

gen_tcpd is an open-source project written in Erlang: Generic TCP listening and accepting.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Erlang. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in Erlang for predictable speed.

2

Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

3

Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

4

Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

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$ git clone https://github.com/oscarh/gen_tcpd.git
cd gen_tcpd

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Erlang environment and standard tooling

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

gen_tcpd coordinates its core functionality through a modular Erlang 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 gen_tcpd into Erlang 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

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Install gen_tcpd using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/oscarh/gen_tcpd.git`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for gen_tcpd.

3

Import gen_tcpd into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

4

Execute your test suite or run `gen_tcpd --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 33 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the Open Source license.
Built in Erlang for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with Erlang and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with Erlang, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

oscarh/gen_tcpd is currently ranked #20,738 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does gen_tcpd do? +

Generic TCP listening and accepting

What language is gen_tcpd written in? +

The primary language is Erlang. Topics include: software.

Is gen_tcpd actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Feb 3, 2012 with 0 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does gen_tcpd have? +

gen_tcpd has 33 stars and 10 forks on GitHub.

How does gen_tcpd rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 33 stars, oscarh/gen_tcpd is ranked #20,738 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #57 among Erlang projects.

What license is gen_tcpd distributed under? +

No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.

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