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RapidFTR streamlines and speeds up the Family Tracing and Reunification process using small handheld devices to collect information. UNICEF no longer supports RapidFTR, but please check out www.primero.org to see what RapidFTR has grown into.

Ruby ◇ developer-tools AGPL-3.0
★284STARS
⑂317FORKS
!13ISSUES
🏆#9,062GLOBAL RANK
🔥45DAYS TRENDING
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Forks gained+2+6+16

RapidFTR gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 284. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 17 stars a year. It ranks #617 among Ruby repositories and #9,062 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

RapidFTR is an open-source project written in Ruby: RapidFTR streamlines and speeds up the Family Tracing and Reunification process using small handheld devices to collect information. UNICEF no longer supports RapidFTR, but please check out www.primero.org to see what RapidFTR has grown into.

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

1

Optimized execution pipeline written in Ruby for predictable speed.

2

Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

3

Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

4

Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

5

Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

6

Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

terminal
$ git clone https://github.com/rapidftr/RapidFTR.git
cd RapidFTR

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

RapidFTR 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 RapidFTR 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 AGPL-3.0 license.

🚀 Getting Started

1

Install RapidFTR using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/rapidftr/RapidFTR.git`

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for RapidFTR.

3

Import RapidFTR into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

4

Execute your test suite or run `RapidFTR --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 284 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the AGPL-3.0 license.
Built in Ruby for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with Ruby and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 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

rapidftr/RapidFTR is currently ranked #9,062 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does RapidFTR do? +

RapidFTR streamlines and speeds up the Family Tracing and Reunification process using small handheld devices to collect information. UNICEF no longer supports RapidFTR, but please check out www.primero.org to see what RapidFTR has grown into.

What language is RapidFTR written in? +

The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.

Is RapidFTR actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Dec 1, 2016 with 13 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does RapidFTR have? +

RapidFTR has 284 stars and 317 forks on GitHub.

How does RapidFTR rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 284 stars, rapidftr/RapidFTR is ranked #9,062 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #617 among Ruby projects.

What license is RapidFTR distributed under? +

The repository reports a AGPL-3.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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