useragent
RubyGemsv0.16.11Adopt with care
useragent is usable, with caveats. Last published 644 days ago.
- AAdoption: grade A, Excellent.
34M downloads per week and 1 known dependents.
- CMaintenance: grade C, Fair — worth a look.
Last published 644 days ago.
- 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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Install cost
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Compatibility
- Ruby
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Used by
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Release history
1 release in the last two years, typically about 31 days apart.
| Version | Published | Size | License |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.16.11latest | 1 year ago | — | MIT |
| 0.16.10 | 8 years ago | — | MIT |
| 0.16.9 | 8 years ago | — | MIT |
| 0.16.8 | 10 years ago | — | MIT |
| 0.16.7 | 10 years ago | — | MIT |
| 0.16.6 | 10 years ago | — | MIT |
| 0.16.5 | 10 years ago | — | MIT |
| 0.16.4 | 10 years ago | — | MIT |
| 0.16.3 | 10 years ago | — | MIT |
| 0.16.2 | 11 years ago | — | MIT |
| 0.16.1 | 11 years ago | — | MIT |
| 0.16.0 | 11 years ago | — | MIT |
| 0.15.2 | 11 years ago | — | MIT |
| 0.15.1 | 11 years ago | — | MIT |
| 0.15.0 | 11 years ago | — | MIT |
Overview
useragent is an RubyGems package. It is extremely widely used, with about 34M downloads per week and 1 known dependents in the graph. The latest version is 0.16.11, 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 (34M weekly downloads).
- Clear open-source license (MIT).
- Zero runtime dependencies — minimal footprint.
Cons
- No significant drawbacks detected from available metadata.
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Frequently asked questions
Should I use useragent?
useragent is usable, with caveats. Last published 644 days ago.
How do I install useragent?
Run `gem install useragent` to add useragent to your RubyGems project.
What license is useragent released under?
useragent is distributed under the MIT license.
How popular is useragent?
useragent has approximately 34,021,039 downloads per week and 1 known dependent packages.
Is useragent still maintained?
The most recent release of useragent (v0.16.11) was published 1 year ago.