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Make working with dates in R just that little bit easier

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lubridate gained 20 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 806. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 45 stars a year. It ranks #1 among R repositories and #6,423 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

lubridate is an open-source project written in R: Make working with dates in R just that little bit easier.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in date, date-time, r. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in R for predictable speed.

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Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

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Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

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Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

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$ git clone https://github.com/tidyverse/lubridate.git
cd lubridate

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

R environment and standard tooling

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

lubridate coordinates its core functionality through a modular R 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 lubridate into R 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

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Install lubridate using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/tidyverse/lubridate.git`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for lubridate.

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Import lubridate into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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Execute your test suite or run `lubridate --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 806 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the NOASSERTION license.
Built in R for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with R and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with R, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

tidyverse/lubridate is currently ranked #6,423 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does lubridate do? +

Make working with dates in R just that little bit easier

What language is lubridate written in? +

The primary language is R. Topics include: date, date-time, r.

Is lubridate actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Jun 15, 2026 with 127 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does lubridate have? +

lubridate has 806 stars and 218 forks on GitHub.

How does lubridate rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 806 stars, tidyverse/lubridate is ranked #6,423 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #1 among R projects.

What license is lubridate distributed under? +

The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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