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#178
MOST-STARRED Ruby
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +14 | +52 | +180 |
| Per day | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +4 | +10 |
ferrum gained 52 stars in the last 30 days, about 2 a day, and now has 2.1K. It is about 7 years old and has averaged roughly 295 stars a year. It ranks #178 among Ruby repositories and #4,149 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
2
DAYS ON TRENDING
#6411
BEST RANK
Oct 17, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
ferrum has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #6411. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
ferrum is an open-source project written in Ruby: Headless Chrome Ruby API.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in automation, chrome, chromium. 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/rubycdp/ferrum.git
cd ferrum⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
ferrum 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 ferrum using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/rubycdp/ferrum.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for ferrum.
Import ferrum into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `ferrum --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
rubycdp/ferrum is currently ranked #4,149 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
| Rank | Repository | Language | Stars | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4,142 | didriksg/Crisp | Swift | ★ 2.1K | Compare ↗ |
| #4,145 | sorccu/cufon | HTML | ★ 2.1K | Compare ↗ |
| #4,145 | spiral/framework | PHP | ★ 2.1K | Compare ↗ |
| #4,145 | zarr-developers/zarr-python | Python | ★ 2.1K | Compare ↗ |
| #4,145 | LedFx/LedFx | Python | ★ 2.1K | Compare ↗ |
| #4,149 | rubycdp/ferrum This Project | Ruby | ★ 2.1K | |
| #4,150 | movim/movim | PHP | ★ 2.1K | Compare ↗ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does ferrum do? +
Headless Chrome Ruby API
What language is ferrum written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: automation, chrome, chromium, developer-tools, headless.
Is ferrum actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 16, 2026 with 7 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does ferrum have? +
ferrum has 2,066 stars and 177 forks on GitHub.
How does ferrum rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 2,066 stars, rubycdp/ferrum is ranked #4,149 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #178 among Ruby projects.
What license is ferrum distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
