A simple POC facebook chat client written in Ruby using Facebook's internal Comet API
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Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#4,693
MOST-STARRED Ruby
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +0 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +0 | +3 | +10 |
facebook_chat 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 #4,693 among Ruby repositories and #23,485 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
21
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Feb 12, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
facebook_chat has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
facebook_chat is an open-source project written in Ruby: A simple POC facebook chat client written in Ruby using Facebook's internal Comet API.
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/wailqill/facebook_chat.git
cd facebook_chat
⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
facebook_chat 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 facebook_chat 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 facebook_chat using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/wailqill/facebook_chat.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for facebook_chat.
Import facebook_chat into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `facebook_chat --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
wailqill/facebook_chat is currently ranked #23,485 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does facebook_chat do? +
A simple POC facebook chat client written in Ruby using Facebook's internal Comet API
What language is facebook_chat written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is facebook_chat actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Feb 12, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does facebook_chat have? +
facebook_chat has 3 stars and 8 forks on GitHub.
How does facebook_chat rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 3 stars, wailqill/facebook_chat is ranked #23,485 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #4,693 among Ruby projects.
What license is facebook_chat distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.