timeout
RubyGemsv0.6.1Overview
timeout is an RubyGems package. It is extremely widely used, with about 84.5M downloads per week and 1 known dependents in the graph. The latest version is 0.6.1, released under the Ruby 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 have first-class TypeScript types out of the box, or if a more actively-maintained option better fits your RubyGems stack.
Pros
- Large, well-established user base (84.5M weekly downloads).
- Clear open-source license (Ruby).
- Zero runtime dependencies — minimal footprint.
Cons
- No bundled TypeScript types (may require a separate @types package).
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Dependencies (left) and dependents (right) of timeout.
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Popular packages that depend on timeout.
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Version history
| Version | Published | License |
|---|---|---|
| 0.6.1latest | 4 months ago | Ruby |
| 0.6.0 | 7 months ago | Ruby |
| 0.5.0 | 7 months ago | Ruby |
| 0.4.4 | 8 months ago | Ruby |
| 0.4.3 | 1 year ago | Ruby |
| 0.4.2 | 1 year ago | Ruby |
| 0.4.1 | 2 years ago | Ruby |
| 0.4.0 | 3 years ago | Ruby |
| 0.3.2 | 3 years ago | Ruby |
| 0.3.1 | 3 years ago | Ruby |
| 0.3.0 | 4 years ago | Ruby |
| 0.2.0 | 4 years ago | Ruby |
| 0.1.1 | 5 years ago | Ruby |
| 0.1.0 | 6 years ago | BSD-2-Clause |
Maintainers
Frequently asked questions
How do I install timeout?
Run `gem install timeout` to add timeout to your RubyGems project.
What license is timeout released under?
timeout is distributed under the Ruby license.
How popular is timeout?
timeout has approximately 84,451,916 downloads per week and 1 known dependent packages.