RDoc produces HTML and online documentation for Ruby projects.
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#230
MOST-STARRED Ruby
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +7 | +23 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +2 | +9 | +23 |
rdoc gained 23 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 929. It is about 16 years old and has averaged roughly 58 stars a year. It ranks #230 among Ruby repositories and #3,606 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
55
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Dec 23, 2010
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
rdoc has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
rdoc is an open-source project written in Ruby: RDoc produces HTML and online documentation for Ruby projects.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in documentation-tool, hacktoberfest, 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/ruby/rdoc.git
cd rdoc⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
rdoc 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
Command-Line Automation
Execute automated build, deployment, and maintenance tasks directly from the terminal.
CI/CD Workflow Integration
Run non-interactive validation checks in GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or local pre-commit hooks.
Developer Environment Setup
Standardize local engineering workstations with single-binary utility commands.
Scripting & Pipeline Orchestration
Chain complex multi-stage scripts with reliable error reporting and exits.
🚀 Getting Started
Install rdoc using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/ruby/rdoc.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for rdoc.
Import rdoc into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `rdoc --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
ruby/rdoc is currently ranked #3,606 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
| Rank | Repository | Language | Stars | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3,601 | meshtastic/Meshtastic-Apple | Swift | ★ 932 | Compare ↗ |
| #3,602 | open-telemetry/opentelemetry-js-contrib | TypeScript | ★ 931 | Compare ↗ |
| #3,603 | yorkie-team/yorkie | Go | ★ 930 | Compare ↗ |
| #3,603 | ekazaev/route-composer | Swift | ★ 930 | Compare ↗ |
| #3,603 | lemenkov/libyuv | C++ | ★ 930 | Compare ↗ |
| #3,606 | ruby/rdoc This Project | Ruby | ★ 929 | |
| #3,606 | apache/camel-k | Go | ★ 929 | Compare ↗ |
| #3,606 | smallrye/smallrye-mutiny | Java | ★ 929 | Compare ↗ |
| #3,606 | vitest-dev/vscode | TypeScript | ★ 929 | Compare ↗ |
| #3,609 | jazzband/django-newsletter | Python | ★ 928 | Compare ↗ |
| #3,609 | eclipse-ditto/ditto | Java | ★ 928 | Compare ↗ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does rdoc do? +
RDoc produces HTML and online documentation for Ruby projects.
What language is rdoc written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: documentation-tool, hacktoberfest, ruby.
Is rdoc actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 28, 2026 with 169 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does rdoc have? +
rdoc has 929 stars and 469 forks on GitHub.
How does rdoc rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 929 stars, ruby/rdoc is ranked #3,606 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #230 among Ruby projects.
What license is rdoc distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
