rob7hunter/leftparen
An easy way to make web apps (in PLT Scheme)
Star History
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+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
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#1
MOST-STARRED Scheme
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
leftparen gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 25. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 1 stars a year. It ranks #1 among Scheme repositories and #8,681 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
5
DAYS ON TRENDING
#4417
BEST RANK
Sep 25, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
leftparen has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #4417. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
leftparen is an open-source project written in Scheme: An easy way to make web apps (in PLT Scheme).
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Scheme. 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 Scheme 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/rob7hunter/leftparen.git
cd leftparen⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Scheme environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
leftparen coordinates its core functionality through a modular Scheme 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 leftparen into Scheme 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 MIT license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install leftparen using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/rob7hunter/leftparen.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for leftparen.
Import leftparen into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `leftparen --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Scheme, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
rob7hunter/leftparen is currently ranked #8,681 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| #8,681 | rob7hunter/leftparen This Project | Scheme | ★ 25 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does leftparen do? +
An easy way to make web apps (in PLT Scheme)
What language is leftparen written in? +
The primary language is Scheme. Topics include: software.
Is leftparen actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on May 15, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does leftparen have? +
leftparen has 25 stars and 6 forks on GitHub.
How does leftparen rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 25 stars, rob7hunter/leftparen is ranked #8,681 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #1 among Scheme projects.
What license is leftparen distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
