ryanwilliams/SearchLight
jQuery plugin for displaying search results in a cool popup menu
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MOST-STARRED ALL
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
SearchLight gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 22. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 1 stars a year. It ranks #13,571 among tracked repositories and #13,571 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
28
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Jul 28, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
SearchLight has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
SearchLight is an open-source project written in modern software: jQuery plugin for displaying search results in a cool popup menu.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in software development. 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 modern technologies 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/ryanwilliams/SearchLight.git
cd SearchLight⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Multi-language environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
SearchLight coordinates its core functionality through a modular code 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 SearchLight into Code 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 source license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install SearchLight using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/ryanwilliams/SearchLight.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for SearchLight.
Import SearchLight into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `SearchLight --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with modern software, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
ryanwilliams/SearchLight is currently ranked #13,571 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
| Rank | Repository | Language | Stars | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13,484 | tyler/collaborative_filter | Ruby | ★ 23 | Compare ↗ |
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| #13,484 | palkan/ajdc | Ruby | ★ 23 | Compare ↗ |
| #13,571 | ryanwilliams/SearchLight This Project | — | ★ 22 | |
| #13,571 | ruphy/oxy-cursors | — | ★ 22 | Compare ↗ |
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| #13,571 | dustin/memcached-test | Python | ★ 22 | Compare ↗ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does SearchLight do? +
jQuery plugin for displaying search results in a cool popup menu
What language is SearchLight written in? +
GitHub does not specify a single primary language.
Is SearchLight actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 19, 2011 with 1 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does SearchLight have? +
SearchLight has 22 stars and 5 forks on GitHub.
How does SearchLight rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 22 stars, ryanwilliams/SearchLight is ranked #13,571 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo.
What license is SearchLight distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
