A memcached backed rate limiting decorator for Django.
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ratelimitcache gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 141. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 8 stars a year. It ranks #809 among Python repositories and #6,860 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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#100
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Jan 7, 2009
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ratelimitcache has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
ratelimitcache is an open-source project written in Python: A memcached backed rate limiting decorator for Django.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Python. 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 Python 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
$ pip install ratelimitcache⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Python >= 3.9, pip, virtualenv
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
ratelimitcache coordinates its core functionality through a modular Python 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 ratelimitcache into Python 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 ratelimitcache using your package manager: `pip install ratelimitcache`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for ratelimitcache.
Import ratelimitcache into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `ratelimitcache --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Python, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
simonw/ratelimitcache is currently ranked #6,860 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does ratelimitcache do? +
A memcached backed rate limiting decorator for Django.
What language is ratelimitcache written in? +
The primary language is Python. Topics include: software.
Is ratelimitcache actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 12, 2017 with 5 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does ratelimitcache have? +
ratelimitcache has 141 stars and 19 forks on GitHub.
How does ratelimitcache rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 141 stars, simonw/ratelimitcache is ranked #6,860 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #809 among Python projects.
What license is ratelimitcache distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
