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rvirding/leex

Lexical analyzer generator for Erlang

Erlang ◇ developer-tools BSD-2-Clause
★119STARS
⑂17FORKS
!3ISSUES
🏆#6,422GLOBAL RANK
🔥4DAYS TRENDING
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leex gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 119. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 7 stars a year. It ranks #9 among Erlang repositories and #6,422 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

leex is an open-source project written in Erlang: Lexical analyzer generator for Erlang.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Erlang. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in Erlang for predictable speed.

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Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

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Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

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Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

terminal
$ git clone https://github.com/rvirding/leex.git
cd leex

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Erlang environment and standard tooling

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

leex coordinates its core functionality through a modular Erlang 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 leex into Erlang 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-2-Clause license.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install leex using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/rvirding/leex.git`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for leex.

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Import leex into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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Execute your test suite or run `leex --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 119 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the BSD-2-Clause license.
Built in Erlang for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with Erlang and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with Erlang, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

rvirding/leex is currently ranked #6,422 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does leex do? +

Lexical analyzer generator for Erlang

What language is leex written in? +

The primary language is Erlang. Topics include: software.

Is leex actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 20, 2015 with 3 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does leex have? +

leex has 119 stars and 17 forks on GitHub.

How does leex rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 119 stars, rvirding/leex is ranked #6,422 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #9 among Erlang projects.

What license is leex distributed under? +

The repository reports a BSD-2-Clause license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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