Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#520
MOST-STARRED JavaScript
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
jester gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 145. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 8 stars a year. It ranks #520 among JavaScript repositories and #6,997 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
40
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Apr 14, 2008
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
jester has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
jester is an open-source project written in JavaScript: REST in Javascript.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in JavaScript. 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 JavaScript 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
$ npm install jester⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Node.js >= 18 or modern Evergreen browser
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
jester coordinates its core functionality through a modular JavaScript 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 jester into JavaScript 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 jester using your package manager: `npm install jester`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for jester.
Import jester into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `jester --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with JavaScript, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
thoughtbot/jester is currently ranked #6,997 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
| Rank | Repository | Language | Stars | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6,982 | appKODE/detekt-rules-compose | Kotlin | ★ 146 | Compare ↗ |
| #6,982 | kubk/memo-card | TypeScript | ★ 146 | Compare ↗ |
| #6,982 | embrace-io/embrace-apple-sdk | Swift | ★ 146 | Compare ↗ |
| #6,982 | Xunil99/ha-bosch-ebike | JavaScript | ★ 146 | Compare ↗ |
| #6,982 | Own716/OwnBoxForAndroid | Kotlin | ★ 146 | Compare ↗ |
| #6,997 | thoughtbot/jester This Project | JavaScript | ★ 145 | |
| #6,997 | pjhyett/auto_migrations | Ruby | ★ 145 | Compare ↗ |
| #6,997 | garethr/django-test-extensions | Python | ★ 145 | Compare ↗ |
| #6,997 | quirkey/sinatra-gen | Ruby | ★ 145 | Compare ↗ |
| #6,997 | nzjrs/osm-gps-map | C | ★ 145 | Compare ↗ |
| #6,997 | progrium/hookah | Python | ★ 145 | Compare ↗ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does jester do? +
REST in Javascript
What language is jester written in? +
The primary language is JavaScript. Topics include: software.
Is jester actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Jan 13, 2012 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does jester have? +
jester has 145 stars and 7 forks on GitHub.
How does jester rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 145 stars, thoughtbot/jester is ranked #6,997 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #520 among JavaScript projects.
What license is jester distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
