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A simple web server and Sinatra-like microframework written in shell script. Why? WHY NOT?

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martin.sh gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 96. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 6 stars a year. It ranks #65 among Shell repositories and #18,181 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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martin.sh has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

💡 Overview

martin.sh is an open-source project written in Shell: A simple web server and Sinatra-like microframework written in shell script. Why? WHY NOT?.

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

⚡ Key Features

1

Optimized execution pipeline written in Shell for predictable speed.

2

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

3

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

4

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

5

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

6

Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

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$ git clone https://github.com/tlrobinson/martin.sh.git
cd martin.sh

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

POSIX compliant shell (bash, zsh, sh)

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

martin.sh coordinates its core functionality through a modular Shell 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 martin.sh into Shell 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

1

Install martin.sh using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/tlrobinson/martin.sh.git`

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for martin.sh.

3

Import martin.sh into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

4

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

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 96 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the Open Source license.
Built in Shell 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 Shell 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 Shell, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

tlrobinson/martin.sh is currently ranked #18,181 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does martin.sh do? +

A simple web server and Sinatra-like microframework written in shell script. Why? WHY NOT?

What language is martin.sh written in? +

The primary language is Shell. Topics include: software.

Is martin.sh actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Apr 19, 2017 with 0 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does martin.sh have? +

martin.sh has 96 stars and 11 forks on GitHub.

How does martin.sh rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 96 stars, tlrobinson/martin.sh is ranked #18,181 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #65 among Shell projects.

What license is martin.sh distributed under? +

No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.

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