zitterbewegung/rightparen
An easy way to make web apps (in PLT Scheme)
⚡ Executive Summary & Quick Facts
Authoritative Sourcerightparen is rightparen is an open-source project written in Scheme: An easy way to make web apps (in PLT Scheme)..
| Repository | zitterbewegung/rightparen ↗ |
|---|---|
| Primary Category | developer tools |
| Language & Stack | Scheme |
| Software License | MIT |
| Community Traction | ★ 2 stars · ⑂ 0 forks · #31,059 globally |
| Maintenance | ● Active (Last commit: Nov 21, 2008) · 0 open issues |
| Target Audience | Developers and engineering teams building with Scheme, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads. |
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Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#25
MOST-STARRED Scheme
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +0 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +0 | +3 | +10 |
rightparen gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 2. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #25 among Scheme repositories and #31,059 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
20
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Nov 6, 2008
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
rightparen has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
rightparen is an open-source project written in Scheme: An easy way to make web apps (in PLT Scheme).
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Scheme. 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 Scheme 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/zitterbewegung/rightparen.git
cd rightparen
⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Scheme environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
rightparen coordinates its core functionality through a modular Scheme 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 rightparen into Scheme 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 rightparen using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/zitterbewegung/rightparen.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for rightparen.
Import rightparen into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `rightparen --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Scheme, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
zitterbewegung/rightparen is currently ranked #31,059 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| #31,059 | zitterbewegung/rightparen This Project | Scheme | ★ 2 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does rightparen do? +
An easy way to make web apps (in PLT Scheme)
What language is rightparen written in? +
The primary language is Scheme. Topics include: software.
Is rightparen actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Nov 21, 2008 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does rightparen have? +
rightparen has 2 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does rightparen rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 2 stars, zitterbewegung/rightparen is ranked #31,059 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #25 among Scheme projects.
What license is rightparen distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.