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yaml gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 169. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 9 stars a year. It ranks #108 among C repositories and #9,274 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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#100
BEST RANK
Apr 28, 2008
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
yaml has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
yaml is an open-source project written in C: R package for converting objects to and from YAML.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in cran, r, yaml. 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/r-lib/yaml.git
cd yaml⚙ 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
yaml 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 yaml 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 NOASSERTION license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install yaml using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/r-lib/yaml.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for yaml.
Import yaml into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `yaml --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
r-lib/yaml is currently ranked #9,274 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
| Rank | Repository | Language | Stars | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9,246 | gree/flare | C++ | ★ 170 | Compare ↗ |
| #9,246 | joshknowles/rspec-on-rails-matchers | Ruby | ★ 170 | Compare ↗ |
| #9,246 | InkCanvasForClass/community | C# | ★ 170 | Compare ↗ |
| #9,246 | maiphucgiang/codebuddy2api | Python | ★ 170 | Compare ↗ |
| #9,246 | richard1208/parallio | TypeScript | ★ 170 | Compare ↗ |
| #9,274 | r-lib/yaml This Project | C | ★ 169 | |
| #9,274 | AgriciDaniel/jev-seo | Python | ★ 169 | Compare ↗ |
| #9,274 | Ychris12138/dsh-usage-stats | JavaScript | ★ 169 | Compare ↗ |
| #9,274 | eglaysher/rlvm | C++ | ★ 169 | Compare ↗ |
| #9,274 | semanticart/is_paranoid | Ruby | ★ 169 | Compare ↗ |
| #9,274 | wpbones/WPBones | PHP | ★ 169 | Compare ↗ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does yaml do? +
R package for converting objects to and from YAML
What language is yaml written in? +
The primary language is C. Topics include: cran, r, yaml.
Is yaml actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Feb 28, 2026 with 17 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does yaml have? +
yaml has 169 stars and 43 forks on GitHub.
How does yaml rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 169 stars, r-lib/yaml is ranked #9,274 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #108 among C projects.
What license is yaml distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
