petejkim/socks
An easy-to-use web GUI toolkit for JavaScript, inspired by Shoes
Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
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#7,149
MOST-STARRED ALL
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
socks gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 65. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 4 stars a year. It ranks #7,149 among tracked repositories and #7,149 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
3
DAYS ON TRENDING
#4970
BEST RANK
Sep 26, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
socks has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #4970. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
socks is an open-source project written in modern software: An easy-to-use web GUI toolkit for JavaScript, inspired by Shoes.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in software development. 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 modern technologies 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/petejkim/socks.git
cd socks⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Multi-language environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
socks coordinates its core functionality through a modular code 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 socks into Code 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 MIT license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install socks using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/petejkim/socks.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for socks.
Import socks into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `socks --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with modern software, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
petejkim/socks is currently ranked #7,149 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does socks do? +
An easy-to-use web GUI toolkit for JavaScript, inspired by Shoes
What language is socks written in? +
GitHub does not specify a single primary language.
Is socks actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Apr 14, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does socks have? +
socks has 65 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does socks rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 65 stars, petejkim/socks is ranked #7,149 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo.
What license is socks distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
