rubyunworks/ducks
The Web-footed Framework
Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#975
MOST-STARRED JavaScript
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
ducks gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 4. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #975 among JavaScript repositories and #12,203 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
21
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Mar 12, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
ducks has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
ducks is an open-source project written in JavaScript: The Web-footed Framework.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in JavaScript. 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 JavaScript 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
$ npm install ducks⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Node.js >= 18 or modern Evergreen browser
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
ducks coordinates its core functionality through a modular JavaScript 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 ducks into JavaScript 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 GPL-3.0 license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install ducks using your package manager: `npm install ducks`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for ducks.
Import ducks into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `ducks --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with JavaScript, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
rubyunworks/ducks is currently ranked #12,203 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does ducks do? +
The Web-footed Framework
What language is ducks written in? +
The primary language is JavaScript. Topics include: software.
Is ducks actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Mar 12, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does ducks have? +
ducks has 4 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does ducks rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 4 stars, rubyunworks/ducks is ranked #12,203 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #975 among JavaScript projects.
What license is ducks distributed under? +
The repository reports a GPL-3.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
