connection_pool
RubyGemsv3.0.2Safe to adopt
Yes — connection_pool scores well across adoption, maintenance, weight, supply chain, and licensing. 180.7M downloads per week and 3 known dependents. Last published 278 days ago. 9 releases in the last 2 years.
- AAdoption: grade A, Excellent.
180.7M downloads per week and 3 known dependents.
- BMaintenance: grade B, Good.
Last published 278 days ago. 9 releases in the last 2 years.
- AWeight: grade A, Excellent.
Zero runtime dependencies.
- ASupply chain: grade A, Excellent.
No install scripts, 2 maintainers, and a contained dependency surface.
- ALicense: grade A, Excellent.
MIT — permissive, with no copyleft found in the dependency tree.
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Compatibility
- Ruby
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Used by
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Release history
9 releases in the last two years, typically about 84 days apart.
| Version | Published | Size | License |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0.2latest | 9 months ago | — | MIT |
| 3.0.1 | 9 months ago | — | MIT |
| 3.0.0 | 9 months ago | — | MIT |
| 2.5.5 | 9 months ago | — | MIT |
| 2.5.4 | 1 year ago | — | MIT |
| 2.5.3 | 1 year ago | — | MIT |
| 2.5.2 | 1 year ago | — | MIT |
| 2.5.1 | 1 year ago | — | MIT |
| 2.5.0 | 1 year ago | — | MIT |
| 2.4.1 | 3 years ago | — | MIT |
| 2.4.0 | 3 years ago | — | MIT |
| 2.3.0 | 4 years ago | — | MIT |
| 2.2.5 | 5 years ago | — | MIT |
| 2.2.4 | 5 years ago | — | MIT |
| 2.2.3 | 6 years ago | — | MIT |
Overview
connection_pool is an RubyGems package. It is extremely widely used, with about 180.7M downloads per week and 3 known dependents in the graph. The latest version is 3.0.2, released under the MIT license.
Who should use it
Teams working in the RubyGems ecosystem who need this functionality and value a battle-tested, widely-adopted solution.
When not to use it
Consider an alternative if you need to or if a more actively-maintained option better fits your RubyGems stack.
Pros
- Large, well-established user base (180.7M weekly downloads).
- Clear open-source license (MIT).
- Zero runtime dependencies — minimal footprint.
Cons
- No significant drawbacks detected from available metadata.
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Maintainers
Frequently asked questions
Should I use connection_pool?
Yes — connection_pool scores well across adoption, maintenance, weight, supply chain, and licensing. 180.7M downloads per week and 3 known dependents. Last published 278 days ago. 9 releases in the last 2 years.
How do I install connection_pool?
Run `gem install connection_pool` to add connection_pool to your RubyGems project.
What license is connection_pool released under?
connection_pool is distributed under the MIT license.
How popular is connection_pool?
connection_pool has approximately 180,682,896 downloads per week and 3 known dependent packages.
Is connection_pool still maintained?
The most recent release of connection_pool (v3.0.2) was published 9 months ago.