The ruby version of the Args program that I initially wrote in Java.
Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#1,365
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 |
rubyargs gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 17. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 1 stars a year. It ranks #1,365 among Ruby repositories and #10,143 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
26
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Dec 26, 2008
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
rubyargs has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
rubyargs is an open-source project written in Ruby: The ruby version of the Args program that I initially wrote in Java.
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/unclebob/rubyargs.git
cd rubyargs⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
rubyargs 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 rubyargs 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 source license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install rubyargs using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/unclebob/rubyargs.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for rubyargs.
Import rubyargs into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `rubyargs --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
unclebob/rubyargs is currently ranked #10,143 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does rubyargs do? +
The ruby version of the Args program that I initially wrote in Java.
What language is rubyargs written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is rubyargs actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on May 16, 2012 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does rubyargs have? +
rubyargs has 17 stars and 4 forks on GitHub.
How does rubyargs rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 17 stars, unclebob/rubyargs is ranked #10,143 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #1,365 among Ruby projects.
What license is rubyargs distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
