Ruby interface for controlling the Lego Mindstorms NXT robotics kit via Bluetooth.
Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#787
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 |
ruby-nxt gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 57. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 3 stars a year. It ranks #787 among Ruby repositories and #8,578 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
34
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Feb 8, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
ruby-nxt has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
ruby-nxt is an open-source project written in Ruby: Ruby interface for controlling the Lego Mindstorms NXT robotics kit via Bluetooth.
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/zuk/ruby-nxt.git
cd ruby-nxt⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
ruby-nxt 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 ruby-nxt 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 ruby-nxt using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/zuk/ruby-nxt.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for ruby-nxt.
Import ruby-nxt into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `ruby-nxt --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
zuk/ruby-nxt is currently ranked #8,578 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does ruby-nxt do? +
Ruby interface for controlling the Lego Mindstorms NXT robotics kit via Bluetooth.
What language is ruby-nxt written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is ruby-nxt actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Aug 28, 2013 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does ruby-nxt have? +
ruby-nxt has 57 stars and 9 forks on GitHub.
How does ruby-nxt rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 57 stars, zuk/ruby-nxt is ranked #8,578 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #787 among Ruby projects.
What license is ruby-nxt distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
