pointybeard-archives/shell
THIS IS NO LONGER MAINTAINED!! Use console extension instead (https://github.com/pointybeard/console)
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#851
MOST-STARRED PHP
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
shell gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 7. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #851 among PHP repositories and #14,571 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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23
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Aug 13, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
shell has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
shell is an open-source project written in PHP: THIS IS NO LONGER MAINTAINED!! Use console extension instead (https://github.com/pointybeard/console).
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in shell-script, symphony, symphony-cms. 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 PHP 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/pointybeard-archives/shell.git
cd shell⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
PHP >= 8.2 with Composer
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
shell coordinates its core functionality through a modular PHP 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 shell into PHP 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 shell using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/pointybeard-archives/shell.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for shell.
Import shell into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `shell --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with PHP, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
pointybeard-archives/shell is currently ranked #14,571 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| #14,571 | pointybeard-archives/shell This Project | PHP | ★ 7 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does shell do? +
THIS IS NO LONGER MAINTAINED!! Use console extension instead (https://github.com/pointybeard/console)
What language is shell written in? +
The primary language is PHP. Topics include: shell-script, symphony, symphony-cms, symphony-cms-extension.
Is shell actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 14, 2018 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does shell have? +
shell has 7 stars and 4 forks on GitHub.
How does shell rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 7 stars, pointybeard-archives/shell is ranked #14,571 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #851 among PHP projects.
What license is shell distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
