An event driven IRC library for Ruby
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#1,795
MOST-STARRED Ruby
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Forks gained | +0 | +3 | +10 |
on_irc gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 17. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 1 stars a year. It ranks #1,795 among Ruby repositories and #13,827 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
26
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Sep 29, 2008
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
on_irc has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
on_irc is an open-source project written in Ruby: An event driven IRC library for Ruby.
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/solson/on_irc.git
cd on_irc⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
on_irc 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 on_irc 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 NOASSERTION license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install on_irc using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/solson/on_irc.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for on_irc.
Import on_irc into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `on_irc --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
solson/on_irc is currently ranked #13,827 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
| Rank | Repository | Language | Stars | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13,735 | zapnap/database_form | Ruby | ★ 18 | Compare ↗ |
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| #13,827 | solson/on_irc This Project | Ruby | ★ 17 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does on_irc do? +
An event driven IRC library for Ruby
What language is on_irc written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is on_irc actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Jul 12, 2015 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does on_irc have? +
on_irc has 17 stars and 3 forks on GitHub.
How does on_irc rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 17 stars, solson/on_irc is ranked #13,827 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #1,795 among Ruby projects.
What license is on_irc distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
