topromulan/the-barber
X11 Xaw utility to put a button on your screen. Best served with TWM NoTitles or similar. A WM-agnostic custom toolbar accessory kind of idea is what this is, also should support dynamic updates to the button banner with via a named pipe, needs an update, maybe barber 1.1 or 2.0? An update for 2011 upcoming if I don't find an existing solution elsewhere.
⚡ Executive Summary & Quick Facts
Authoritative Sourcethe-barber is the-barber is an open-source project written in C: X11 Xaw utility to put a button on your screen. Best served with TWM NoTitles or similar. A WM-agnostic custom toolbar accessory kind of idea is what this is, also should support dynamic updates to the button banner with via a named pipe, needs an update, maybe barber 1.1 or 2.0? An update for 2011 upcoming if I don't find an existing solution elsewhere..
| Repository | topromulan/the-barber ↗ |
|---|---|
| Primary Category | developer tools |
| Language & Stack | C |
| Software License | Open Source (Check repository LICENSE) |
| Community Traction | ★ 3 stars · ⑂ 0 forks · #28,157 globally |
| Maintenance | ● Active (Last commit: Feb 20, 2009) · 0 open issues |
| Target Audience | Developers and engineering teams building with C, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads. |
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| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +0 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +0 | +3 | +10 |
the-barber gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 3. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #813 among C repositories and #28,157 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
21
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Feb 20, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
the-barber has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
the-barber is an open-source project written in C: X11 Xaw utility to put a button on your screen. Best served with TWM NoTitles or similar. A WM-agnostic custom toolbar accessory kind of idea is what this is, also should support dynamic updates to the button banner with via a named pipe, needs an update, maybe barber 1.1 or 2.0? An update for 2011 upcoming if I don't find an existing solution elsewhere.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in C. 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 C 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/topromulan/the-barber.git
cd the-barber⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
C99 or C11 compiler with CMake / make
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
the-barber coordinates its core functionality through a modular C 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 the-barber into C 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
Install the-barber using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/topromulan/the-barber.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for the-barber.
Import the-barber into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `the-barber --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with C, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
topromulan/the-barber is currently ranked #28,157 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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| #28,157 | topromulan/the-barber This Project | C | ★ 3 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the-barber do? +
X11 Xaw utility to put a button on your screen. Best served with TWM NoTitles or similar. A WM-agnostic custom toolbar accessory kind of idea is what this is, also should support dynamic updates to the button banner with via a named pipe, needs an update, maybe barber 1.1 or 2.0? An update for 2011 upcoming if I don't find an existing solution elsewhere.
What language is the-barber written in? +
The primary language is C. Topics include: software.
Is the-barber actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Feb 20, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does the-barber have? +
the-barber has 3 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does the-barber rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 3 stars, topromulan/the-barber is ranked #28,157 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #813 among C projects.
What license is the-barber distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
