Ruby on Rails plug-in for the Ruby gnuplot library.
Star History
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#2,484
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 |
gnu_plotter gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 4. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #2,484 among Ruby repositories and #12,168 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
21
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Feb 15, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
gnu_plotter has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
gnu_plotter is an open-source project written in Ruby: Ruby on Rails plug-in for the Ruby gnuplot library.
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/pld/gnu_plotter.git
cd gnu_plotter⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
gnu_plotter 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 gnu_plotter 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 NOASSERTION license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install gnu_plotter using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/pld/gnu_plotter.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for gnu_plotter.
Import gnu_plotter into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `gnu_plotter --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
pld/gnu_plotter is currently ranked #12,168 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does gnu_plotter do? +
Ruby on Rails plug-in for the Ruby gnuplot library.
What language is gnu_plotter written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is gnu_plotter actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Jun 17, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does gnu_plotter have? +
gnu_plotter has 4 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does gnu_plotter rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 4 stars, pld/gnu_plotter is ranked #12,168 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #2,484 among Ruby projects.
What license is gnu_plotter distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
