ringojs ☆
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Description:
CommonJS-based JavaScript runtime
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: javascript runtime jvm server-side commonjs
Install: brew install ringojs
About:
RingoJS is a server-side JavaScript runtime built on the Java Virtual Machine (JVM). It implements the CommonJS standard, providing a robust environment for building scalable network applications. By leveraging Java libraries, it offers high performance and seamless interoperability with existing Java ecosystems.
Key Features:
  • JVM-based runtime for high performance
  • CommonJS module system compatibility
  • Seamless Java library interoperability
  • Built-in concurrency model with fibers
Use Cases:
  • Building scalable web applications and APIs
  • Scripting and automation tasks using JavaScript
  • Integrating JavaScript logic with existing Java infrastructure
Alternatives:
  • Node.js – Node uses V8 and an event-loop model, while Ringo runs on the JVM and uses a threading model with fibers.
  • Deno – Deno is a modern, security-focused runtime, whereas Ringo focuses specifically on CommonJS and Java integration.
Version History
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Nov 19, 2024 12:01am 0 VERSION_BUMP 44d81d4f
Sep 27, 2024 6:53pm 0 VERSION_BUMP dbf6891c
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Sep 28, 2023 7:59am 0 VERSION_BUMP 1094ccd9
Nov 20, 2022 9:13pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 1eb73d5c
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