A simple Ruby on Rails plugin to keep track of plugins maintained in external Git repositories (think svn externals)
Star History
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#2,309
MOST-STARRED Ruby
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
git_plugins gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 5. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #2,309 among Ruby repositories and #11,879 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
22
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Sep 24, 2008
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
git_plugins has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
git_plugins is an open-source project written in Ruby: A simple Ruby on Rails plugin to keep track of plugins maintained in external Git repositories (think svn externals).
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/peter/git_plugins.git
cd git_plugins⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
git_plugins 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 git_plugins 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 git_plugins using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/peter/git_plugins.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for git_plugins.
Import git_plugins into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `git_plugins --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
peter/git_plugins is currently ranked #11,879 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does git_plugins do? +
A simple Ruby on Rails plugin to keep track of plugins maintained in external Git repositories (think svn externals)
What language is git_plugins written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is git_plugins actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on May 20, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does git_plugins have? +
git_plugins has 5 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does git_plugins rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 5 stars, peter/git_plugins is ranked #11,879 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #2,309 among Ruby projects.
What license is git_plugins distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
