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Nimble vs RubyGems.org
Both stand on package managers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Nimble covers the main package workflow for Nim, from discovery and installation through development, testing, locking, and publication. Manual refreshes and external Git or Mercurial requirements are important operational details.
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RubyGems.org brings package discovery, publishing, and management together with API and CI workflows. Its lack of private packages and documented rate limits are worth considering for teams evaluating package hosting.
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| Nimble | RubyGems.org | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Not published |
| Plans published | None | None |
| Maker | Not published | RubyGems.org |
| Website | nim-lang.github.io | rubygems.org |
| On package managers | #52 of 93 | #48 of 93 |
Nimble: what it does well
- Free package manager for Nim
- Supports local, Git, and Mercurial sources
- Lockfile pins exact dependency versions
- Includes build, run, test, and check commands
- Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux
What to know first
- Package lists do not update automatically
- GitHub downloads require Git 2.22 or newer
- Lockfile checksums currently support SHA-1
RubyGems.org: what it does well
- Free service for finding, installing, and publishing gems
- HTTP API covers publishing and gem management
- Trusted Publishing uses short-lived CI tokens
- Weekly database dumps exclude user information
What to know first
- Private packages are not supported
- The service documents rate limits
- No monetary bug bounty rewards are offered
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