Daemon Kit aims to simplify creating Ruby daemons by providing a sound application skeleton (through a generator), task specific generators (jabber bot, etc) and robust environment management code.
Star History
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STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
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#2,831
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 |
daemon-kit gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 3. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #2,831 among Ruby repositories and #12,853 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
21
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Jan 15, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
daemon-kit has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
daemon-kit is an open-source project written in Ruby: Daemon Kit aims to simplify creating Ruby daemons by providing a sound application skeleton (through a generator), task specific generators (jabber bot, etc) and robust environment management code.
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/ripta/daemon-kit.git
cd daemon-kit⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
daemon-kit 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 daemon-kit 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 daemon-kit using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/ripta/daemon-kit.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for daemon-kit.
Import daemon-kit into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `daemon-kit --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
ripta/daemon-kit is currently ranked #12,853 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does daemon-kit do? +
Daemon Kit aims to simplify creating Ruby daemons by providing a sound application skeleton (through a generator), task specific generators (jabber bot, etc) and robust environment management code.
What language is daemon-kit written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is daemon-kit actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Jan 16, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does daemon-kit have? +
daemon-kit has 3 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does daemon-kit rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 3 stars, ripta/daemon-kit is ranked #12,853 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #2,831 among Ruby projects.
What license is daemon-kit distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
