Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#640
MOST-STARRED Ruby
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
zippy gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 66. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 4 stars a year. It ranks #640 among Ruby repositories and #7,148 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
5
DAYS ON TRENDING
#2670
BEST RANK
Sep 24, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
zippy has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #2670. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
zippy is an open-source project written in Ruby: rubyzip for dummies.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Ruby. 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 Ruby 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/toretore/zippy.git
cd zippy
⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
zippy coordinates its core functionality through a modular Ruby 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 zippy into Ruby 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 MIT license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install zippy using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/toretore/zippy.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for zippy.
Import zippy into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `zippy --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Ruby, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
toretore/zippy is currently ranked #7,148 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does zippy do? +
rubyzip for dummies
What language is zippy written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is zippy actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 2, 2013 with 3 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does zippy have? +
zippy has 66 stars and 7 forks on GitHub.
How does zippy rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 66 stars, toretore/zippy is ranked #7,148 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #640 among Ruby projects.
What license is zippy distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.