Get DOI metadata from crossref.org with ruby.
Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#2,128
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 |
crossref gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 6. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #2,128 among Ruby repositories and #11,481 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
22
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Apr 27, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
crossref has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
crossref is an open-source project written in Ruby: Get DOI metadata from crossref.org with ruby.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Ruby. 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/ottbot/crossref.git
cd crossref⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
crossref 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 crossref 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 source license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install crossref using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/ottbot/crossref.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for crossref.
Import crossref into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `crossref --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
ottbot/crossref is currently ranked #11,481 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
| Rank | Repository | Language | Stars | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11,212 | Pistos/Ramalytics | Ruby | ★ 7 | Compare ↗ |
| #11,212 | railsmachine/moonshine_memcached | Ruby | ★ 7 | Compare ↗ |
| #11,212 | mcg/couchdb-solr2 | Python | ★ 7 | Compare ↗ |
| #11,212 | mtrudel/man_or_machine | Ruby | ★ 7 | Compare ↗ |
| #11,212 | mleung/ie_no_more | Ruby | ★ 7 | Compare ↗ |
| #11,481 | ottbot/crossref This Project | Ruby | ★ 6 | |
| #11,481 | jnicklas/rorem | Ruby | ★ 6 | Compare ↗ |
| #11,481 | collectiveidea/css_naked_day | Ruby | ★ 6 | Compare ↗ |
| #11,481 | lancecarlson/kissgen | Ruby | ★ 6 | Compare ↗ |
| #11,481 | drnic/comment_replies | JavaScript | ★ 6 | Compare ↗ |
| #11,481 | lachie/logeye | Ruby | ★ 6 | Compare ↗ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does crossref do? +
Get DOI metadata from crossref.org with ruby.
What language is crossref written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is crossref actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 21, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does crossref have? +
crossref has 6 stars and 1 forks on GitHub.
How does crossref rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 6 stars, ottbot/crossref is ranked #11,481 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #2,128 among Ruby projects.
What license is crossref distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
