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STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
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PER DAY
#1,396
MOST-STARRED Ruby
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +0 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +0 | +3 | +10 |
free_cite gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 43. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 3 stars a year. It ranks #1,396 among Ruby repositories and #14,595 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
32
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Apr 16, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
free_cite has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
free_cite is an open-source project written in Ruby: web app for parsing citations.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Ruby. 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 Ruby 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/shoe/free_cite.git
cd free_cite⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
free_cite coordinates its core functionality through a modular Ruby 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 free_cite into Ruby 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 MIT license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install free_cite using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/shoe/free_cite.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for free_cite.
Import free_cite into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `free_cite --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Ruby, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
shoe/free_cite is currently ranked #14,595 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| #14,595 | shoe/free_cite This Project | Ruby | ★ 43 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does free_cite do? +
web app for parsing citations
What language is free_cite written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is free_cite actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Apr 16, 2009 with 1 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does free_cite have? +
free_cite has 43 stars and 15 forks on GitHub.
How does free_cite rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 43 stars, shoe/free_cite is ranked #14,595 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #1,396 among Ruby projects.
What license is free_cite distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
