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method_source

RubyGemsv1.1.0

Adopt with care

method_source is usable, with caveats. Last published 877 days ago.

  • AAdoption: grade A, Excellent.

    193M downloads per week and 1 known dependents.

  • DMaintenance: grade D, Poor — a real concern.

    Last published 877 days ago.

  • AWeight: grade A, Excellent.

    Zero runtime dependencies.

  • BSupply chain: grade B, Good.

    This package has a single maintainer (bus factor of 1).

  • ALicense: grade A, Excellent.

    MIT — permissive, with no copyleft found in the dependency tree.

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Install cost

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Compatibility

Ruby
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Used by

Popular packages that depend on method_source.

pryRubyGems

No description provided.

↓ 157.7M/wk◈ 0 dependents⚖ MIT

Relationship graph

Dependencies (left) and dependents (right) of method_source.

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Frequently installed together

coderayRubyGems

No description provided.

↓ 159.3M/wk◈ 1 dependents⚖ MIT
relineRubyGems

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↓ 62.4M/wk◈ 3 dependents⚖ Ruby

Release history

No releases in the last two years, typically about 59 days apart.

Recent versions of method_source
VersionPublishedSizeLicense
1.1.0latest2 years ago—MIT
1.0.06 years ago—MIT
0.9.27 years ago—MIT
0.9.17 years ago—MIT
0.9.09 years ago—MIT
0.8.213 years ago—MIT
0.8.114 years ago—MIT
0.814 years ago—MIT
0.7.114 years ago—MIT
0.7.014 years ago—MIT
0.6.715 years ago—MIT
0.6.615 years ago—MIT
0.6.515 years ago—MIT
0.6.015 years ago—MIT
0.4.115 years ago—MIT

Overview

method_source is an RubyGems package. It is extremely widely used, with about 193M downloads per week and 1 known dependents in the graph. The latest version is 1.1.0, 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 (193M weekly downloads).
  • Clear open-source license (MIT).
  • Zero runtime dependencies — minimal footprint.

Cons

  • No significant drawbacks detected from available metadata.

Auto-generated from collected registry metadata. No external claims are inferred.

Maintainers

John Mair (banisterfiend)

Frequently asked questions

Should I use method_source?

method_source is usable, with caveats. Last published 877 days ago.

How do I install method_source?

Run `gem install method_source` to add method_source to your RubyGems project.

What license is method_source released under?

method_source is distributed under the MIT license.

How popular is method_source?

method_source has approximately 193,023,673 downloads per week and 1 known dependent packages.

Is method_source still maintained?

The most recent release of method_source (v1.1.0) was published 2 years ago.