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#112
MOST-STARRED Perl
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +0 | +3 | +10 |
colobus gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 2. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #112 among Perl repositories and #21,293 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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20
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#100
BEST RANK
Mar 24, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
colobus has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
colobus is an open-source project written in Perl: Perl NNTP server.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Perl. 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 Perl 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/rspier/colobus.git
cd colobus⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Perl environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
colobus coordinates its core functionality through a modular Perl 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 colobus into Perl 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 colobus using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/rspier/colobus.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for colobus.
Import colobus into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `colobus --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Perl, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
rspier/colobus is currently ranked #21,293 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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| #21,293 | rspier/colobus This Project | Perl | ★ 2 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does colobus do? +
Perl NNTP server
What language is colobus written in? +
The primary language is Perl. Topics include: software.
Is colobus actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 27, 2024 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does colobus have? +
colobus has 2 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does colobus rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 2 stars, rspier/colobus is ranked #21,293 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #112 among Perl projects.
What license is colobus distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
