seancarmody/stubborn-mule
Code used for analysis and charts on the blog "A Stubborn Mule's Perspective"
⚡ Executive Summary & Quick Facts
Authoritative Sourcestubborn-mule is stubborn-mule is an open-source project written in R: Code used for analysis and charts on the blog "A Stubborn Mule's Perspective"..
“According to real-time open source telemetry recorded on GitHubRepo.cloud (as of October 2026), seancarmody/stubborn-mule has accumulated 5 GitHub stars and 2 forks. It is written in R, licensed under NOASSERTION, and ranks #30,255 globally. It is actively maintained with the latest commit recorded on Sep 18, 2012.”
| Repository | seancarmody/stubborn-mule ↗ |
|---|---|
| Primary Category | developer tools |
| Language & Stack | R |
| Software License | NOASSERTION |
| Community Traction | ★ 5 stars · ⑂ 2 forks · #30,255 globally |
| Maintenance | ● Active (Last commit: Sep 18, 2012) · 0 open issues |
| Target Audience | Developers and engineering teams building with R, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads. |
🛡️ Repository Maintenance & Health Audit (2026)
Health Score: 53/100 · Grade DNote: stubborn-mule displays slower maintenance activity. Continuous telemetry recorded the last code commit on Sep 18, 2012 (5155 days ago). Supported by 5 stars and 2 community forks, this repository holds a calculated health index of 53/100, reflecting dormant (5155 days since last push) and healthy issue cadence.
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STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#6
MOST-STARRED R
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +0 | +0 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +0 | +0 | +10 |
stubborn-mule gained 0 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 #6 among R repositories and #30,255 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
22
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Sep 5, 2008
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
stubborn-mule has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
stubborn-mule is an open-source project written in R: Code used for analysis and charts on the blog "A Stubborn Mule's Perspective".
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in R. 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 R 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/seancarmody/stubborn-mule.git
cd stubborn-mule⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
R environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
stubborn-mule coordinates its core functionality through a modular R 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 stubborn-mule into R 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 NOASSERTION license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install stubborn-mule using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/seancarmody/stubborn-mule.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for stubborn-mule.
Import stubborn-mule into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `stubborn-mule --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with R, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
seancarmody/stubborn-mule is currently ranked #30,255 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does stubborn-mule do? +
Code used for analysis and charts on the blog "A Stubborn Mule's Perspective"
Is stubborn-mule actively maintained in 2026? +
Note: stubborn-mule exhibits slower recent commit activity. The latest code push was recorded on Sep 18, 2012 (5155 days ago). It holds a calculated Maintenance Health Score of 53/100 (D rating) with 5 stars and 0 open issues.
What language is stubborn-mule written in? +
The primary language is R. Topics include: software.
How many stars does stubborn-mule have? +
stubborn-mule has 5 stars and 2 forks on GitHub.
How does stubborn-mule rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 5 stars, seancarmody/stubborn-mule is ranked #30,255 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #6 among R projects.
What license is stubborn-mule distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
