Ruby LibXML Bindings (OS X Fix Fork)
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#454
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| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
libxml-ruby gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 2. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #454 among C repositories and #13,867 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
3
DAYS ON TRENDING
#11513
BEST RANK
Sep 27, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
libxml-ruby has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #11513. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
libxml-ruby is an open-source project written in C: Ruby LibXML Bindings (OS X Fix Fork).
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/tadman/libxml-ruby.git
cd libxml-ruby⚙ 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
libxml-ruby 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 libxml-ruby 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 MIT license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install libxml-ruby using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/tadman/libxml-ruby.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for libxml-ruby.
Import libxml-ruby into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `libxml-ruby --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
tadman/libxml-ruby is currently ranked #13,867 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does libxml-ruby do? +
Ruby LibXML Bindings (OS X Fix Fork)
What language is libxml-ruby written in? +
The primary language is C. Topics include: software.
Is libxml-ruby actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Mar 7, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does libxml-ruby have? +
libxml-ruby has 2 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does libxml-ruby rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 2 stars, tadman/libxml-ruby is ranked #13,867 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #454 among C projects.
What license is libxml-ruby distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
