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Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#1,167
MOST-STARRED Ruby
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
http_authentication gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 24. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 1 stars a year. It ranks #1,167 among Ruby repositories and #9,607 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
28
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
May 29, 2008
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
http_authentication has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
http_authentication is an open-source project written in Ruby: NOTICE: official repository moved to https://github.com/dshimy/http_authentication.
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/rails/http_authentication.git
cd http_authentication⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
http_authentication 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 http_authentication 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 http_authentication using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/rails/http_authentication.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for http_authentication.
Import http_authentication into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `http_authentication --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
rails/http_authentication is currently ranked #9,607 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does http_authentication do? +
NOTICE: official repository moved to https://github.com/dshimy/http_authentication
What language is http_authentication written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is http_authentication actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on May 29, 2008 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does http_authentication have? +
http_authentication has 24 stars and 6 forks on GitHub.
How does http_authentication rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 24 stars, rails/http_authentication is ranked #9,607 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #1,167 among Ruby projects.
What license is http_authentication distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
