persistent ssh connection and tunnel manager
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STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#158
MOST-STARRED C
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
hem gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 26. It is about 19 years old and has averaged roughly 1 stars a year. It ranks #158 among C repositories and #9,987 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
29
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Feb 29, 2008
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
hem has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
hem is an open-source project written in C: persistent ssh connection and tunnel manager.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in C. 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 C 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/rtomayko/hem.git
cd hem
⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
C99 or C11 compiler with CMake / make
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
hem coordinates its core functionality through a modular C 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 hem into C 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 BSD-3-Clause license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install hem using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/rtomayko/hem.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for hem.
Import hem into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `hem --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with C, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
rtomayko/hem is currently ranked #9,987 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| #9,987 | rtomayko/hem This Project | C | ★ 26 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does hem do? +
persistent ssh connection and tunnel manager
What language is hem written in? +
The primary language is C. Topics include: software.
Is hem actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Feb 28, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does hem have? +
hem has 26 stars and 6 forks on GitHub.
How does hem rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 26 stars, rtomayko/hem is ranked #9,987 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #158 among C projects.
What license is hem distributed under? +
The repository reports a BSD-3-Clause license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.