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Stars
49,374
Forks
11,310
Watchers: 49,374
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License: BSD 2-Clause "Simplified" License
Repository Radar Score
65 / 100
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Score breakdown
- popularity 88
- growth 0
- activity 100
- freshness 100
- community 85
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Repository Radar analysis
Deterministic insights derived from public metadata and our observations — not personal testing or reviews.
Why this repository is interesting
- High absolute popularity (49,374 stars) signals broad adoption.
- Maintained recently (last push 2 weeks ago).
Who should use it
- Developers working primarily with Ruby
Potential use cases
- Reference or evaluate Ruby open-source approaches in this domain
Strengths
- Recent repository activity
- README present in our index
- Declared license: BSD 2-Clause "Simplified" License
- Substantial fork count (11,310) suggests reuse and contribution interest
Limitations / considerations
- Insights are derived from public metadata and our observations — not a substitute for code review
What to watch
- Re-check last push, issues, and releases on GitHub before production adoption
Strong signals: Strong community interest · Active maintenance
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