willdonnelly/xdg-basedir
A Straightforward Implementation of the XDG Base Directory Specification
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xdg-basedir gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 12. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 1 stars a year. It ranks #52 among Haskell repositories and #20,315 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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#12284
BEST RANK
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xdg-basedir has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #12284. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
xdg-basedir is an open-source project written in Haskell: A Straightforward Implementation of the XDG Base Directory Specification.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Haskell. 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 Haskell 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/willdonnelly/xdg-basedir.git
cd xdg-basedir⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Haskell environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
xdg-basedir coordinates its core functionality through a modular Haskell 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 xdg-basedir into Haskell 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 BSD-3-Clause license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install xdg-basedir using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/willdonnelly/xdg-basedir.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for xdg-basedir.
Import xdg-basedir into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `xdg-basedir --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Haskell, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
willdonnelly/xdg-basedir is currently ranked #20,315 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does xdg-basedir do? +
A Straightforward Implementation of the XDG Base Directory Specification
What language is xdg-basedir written in? +
The primary language is Haskell. Topics include: software.
Is xdg-basedir actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Jul 8, 2015 with 4 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does xdg-basedir have? +
xdg-basedir has 12 stars and 11 forks on GitHub.
How does xdg-basedir rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 12 stars, willdonnelly/xdg-basedir is ranked #20,315 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #52 among Haskell projects.
What license is xdg-basedir distributed under? +
The repository reports a BSD-3-Clause license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
