planetbeing/partial-zip
Using curl's partial downloading feature to retrieve selected portions of ZIP files
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#128
MOST-STARRED C
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
partial-zip gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 71. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 4 stars a year. It ranks #128 among C repositories and #9,985 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
35
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Apr 30, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
partial-zip has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
partial-zip is an open-source project written in C: Using curl's partial downloading feature to retrieve selected portions of ZIP files.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in C. 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 C 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/planetbeing/partial-zip.git
cd partial-zip⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
C99 or C11 compiler with CMake / make
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
partial-zip coordinates its core functionality through a modular C 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 partial-zip into C 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 partial-zip using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/planetbeing/partial-zip.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for partial-zip.
Import partial-zip into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `partial-zip --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with C, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
planetbeing/partial-zip is currently ranked #9,985 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9,969 | acvwilson/dirty_form | JavaScript | ★ 72 | Compare ↗ |
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| #9,969 | xaidan777/Arcadia-Effects | JavaScript | ★ 72 | Compare ↗ |
| #9,985 | planetbeing/partial-zip This Project | C | ★ 71 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does partial-zip do? +
Using curl's partial downloading feature to retrieve selected portions of ZIP files
What language is partial-zip written in? +
The primary language is C. Topics include: software.
Is partial-zip actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Jun 22, 2016 with 5 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does partial-zip have? +
partial-zip has 71 stars and 25 forks on GitHub.
How does partial-zip rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 71 stars, planetbeing/partial-zip is ranked #9,985 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #128 among C projects.
What license is partial-zip distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
