A small library for reading expressions in Lisp syntax
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lispreader gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 5. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #429 among C repositories and #16,263 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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5
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#10211
BEST RANK
Sep 28, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
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lispreader has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #10211. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
lispreader is an open-source project written in C: A small library for reading expressions in Lisp syntax.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in 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 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/schani/lispreader.git
cd lispreader⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
C99 or C11 compiler with CMake / make
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
lispreader coordinates its core functionality through a modular 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 lispreader into 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 GPL-2.0 license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install lispreader using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/schani/lispreader.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for lispreader.
Import lispreader into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `lispreader --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with C, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
schani/lispreader is currently ranked #16,263 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does lispreader do? +
A small library for reading expressions in Lisp syntax
What language is lispreader written in? +
The primary language is C. Topics include: software.
Is lispreader actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Jun 17, 2017 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does lispreader have? +
lispreader has 5 stars and 1 forks on GitHub.
How does lispreader rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 5 stars, schani/lispreader is ranked #16,263 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #429 among C projects.
What license is lispreader distributed under? +
The repository reports a GPL-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
