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MOST-STARRED PLpgSQL
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +7 | +29 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
pgtap gained 29 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 1.2K. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 65 stars a year. It ranks #2 among PLpgSQL repositories and #3,758 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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57
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Mar 30, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
pgtap has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
pgtap is an open-source project written in PLpgSQL: PostgreSQL Unit Testing Suite.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in pgsql, pgtap, psql. 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 PLpgSQL 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/theory/pgtap.git
cd pgtap⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
PLpgSQL environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
pgtap coordinates its core functionality through a modular PLpgSQL 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 pgtap into PLpgSQL 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 pgtap using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/theory/pgtap.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for pgtap.
Import pgtap into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `pgtap --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with PLpgSQL, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
theory/pgtap is currently ranked #3,758 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does pgtap do? +
PostgreSQL Unit Testing Suite
What language is pgtap written in? +
The primary language is PLpgSQL. Topics include: pgsql, pgtap, psql, tap, testing.
Is pgtap actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 27, 2026 with 55 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does pgtap have? +
pgtap has 1,166 stars and 108 forks on GitHub.
How does pgtap rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 1,166 stars, theory/pgtap is ranked #3,758 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #2 among PLpgSQL projects.
What license is pgtap distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
