A Haskell web application server.
Star History
Momentum
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STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
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#4
MOST-STARRED Haskell
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
hyena gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 62. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 3 stars a year. It ranks #4 among Haskell repositories and #7,244 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
4
DAYS ON TRENDING
#3873
BEST RANK
Sep 25, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
hyena has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #3873. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
hyena is an open-source project written in Haskell: A Haskell web application server.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Haskell. 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 Haskell 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/tibbe/hyena.git
cd hyena⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Haskell environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
hyena coordinates its core functionality through a modular Haskell 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 hyena into Haskell 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 BSD-3-Clause license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install hyena using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/tibbe/hyena.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for hyena.
Import hyena into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `hyena --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Haskell, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
tibbe/hyena is currently ranked #7,244 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does hyena do? +
A Haskell web application server.
What language is hyena written in? +
The primary language is Haskell. Topics include: software.
Is hyena actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Nov 11, 2010 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does hyena have? +
hyena has 62 stars and 4 forks on GitHub.
How does hyena rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 62 stars, tibbe/hyena is ranked #7,244 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #4 among Haskell projects.
What license is hyena distributed under? +
The repository reports a BSD-3-Clause license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
