Shelf is an app for MacOS that looks at the current foreground application, and tries to figure out if what you’re looking at corresponds to a person in your Address Book. Then it’ll tell you things about them.
Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
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#1,090
MOST-STARRED Python
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
shelf-python gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 27. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 2 stars a year. It ranks #1,090 among Python repositories and #9,301 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
29
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Apr 25, 2008
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
shelf-python has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
shelf-python is an open-source project written in Python: Shelf is an app for MacOS that looks at the current foreground application, and tries to figure out if what you’re looking at corresponds to a person in your Address Book. Then it’ll tell you things about them.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Python. 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 Python 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
$ pip install shelf-python⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Python >= 3.9, pip, virtualenv
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
shelf-python coordinates its core functionality through a modular Python 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 shelf-python into Python 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
Install shelf-python using your package manager: `pip install shelf-python`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for shelf-python.
Import shelf-python into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `shelf-python --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Python, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
tominsam/shelf-python is currently ranked #9,301 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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| #9,301 | tominsam/shelf-python This Project | Python | ★ 27 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does shelf-python do? +
Shelf is an app for MacOS that looks at the current foreground application, and tries to figure out if what you’re looking at corresponds to a person in your Address Book. Then it’ll tell you things about them.
What language is shelf-python written in? +
The primary language is Python. Topics include: software.
Is shelf-python actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Jun 28, 2020 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does shelf-python have? +
shelf-python has 27 stars and 4 forks on GitHub.
How does shelf-python rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 27 stars, tominsam/shelf-python is ranked #9,301 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #1,090 among Python projects.
What license is shelf-python distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
