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cl-spec gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 18. It is about 19 years old and has averaged roughly 1 stars a year. It ranks #9 among Common Lisp repositories and #11,374 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

cl-spec is an open-source project written in Common Lisp: BDD for Common Lisp.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in bdd-framework, common-lisp, testing-tools. 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 Common Lisp for predictable speed.

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

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

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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/osteele/cl-spec.git
cd cl-spec

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Common Lisp environment and standard tooling

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

cl-spec coordinates its core functionality through a modular Common Lisp 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

Command-Line Automation

Execute automated build, deployment, and maintenance tasks directly from the terminal.

CI/CD Workflow Integration

Run non-interactive validation checks in GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or local pre-commit hooks.

Developer Environment Setup

Standardize local engineering workstations with single-binary utility commands.

Scripting & Pipeline Orchestration

Chain complex multi-stage scripts with reliable error reporting and exits.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install cl-spec using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/osteele/cl-spec.git`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for cl-spec.

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Import cl-spec into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 18 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the Open Source license.
Built in Common Lisp 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 Common Lisp 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 Common Lisp, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does cl-spec do? +

BDD for Common Lisp

What language is cl-spec written in? +

The primary language is Common Lisp. Topics include: bdd-framework, common-lisp, testing-tools.

Is cl-spec actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Jun 16, 2013 with 1 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does cl-spec have? +

cl-spec has 18 stars and 2 forks on GitHub.

How does cl-spec rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 18 stars, osteele/cl-spec is ranked #11,374 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #9 among Common Lisp projects.

What license is cl-spec distributed under? +

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

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