rubyist/tomato
A simple Tomato timer for the pomodoro technique
Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#29
MOST-STARRED Objective-C
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
tomato gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 30. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 2 stars a year. It ranks #29 among Objective-C repositories and #7,992 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
1
DAYS ON TRENDING
#7324
BEST RANK
Sep 28, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
tomato has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #7324. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
tomato is an open-source project written in Objective-C: A simple Tomato timer for the pomodoro technique.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Objective-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 Objective-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/rubyist/tomato.git
cd tomato⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Objective-C environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
tomato coordinates its core functionality through a modular Objective-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 tomato into Objective-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 MIT license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install tomato using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/rubyist/tomato.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for tomato.
Import tomato into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `tomato --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Objective-C, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
rubyist/tomato is currently ranked #7,992 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does tomato do? +
A simple Tomato timer for the pomodoro technique
What language is tomato written in? +
The primary language is Objective-C. Topics include: software.
Is tomato actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 14, 2009 with 4 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does tomato have? +
tomato has 30 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does tomato rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 30 stars, rubyist/tomato is ranked #7,992 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #29 among Objective-C projects.
What license is tomato distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
