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contrib.rocks: Generate an Image of GitHub Repositories Top Contributors

Apr 27, 2024

contrib.rocks is an online tool that generates an image showcasing the top contributors of a GitHub repository, which can be embedded in websites or Markdown files, including README files. This free service, provides a visual representation of repository activity, celebrating and encouraging contributions.

Using contrib.rocks is straightforward: visit the website, enter a GitHub repository name, and generate an image representing its top contributors. The tool offers options to customize the image, such as setting the maximum number of contributors and the number of columns. This visual representation can be embedded using provided HTML or Markdown code, enhancing the visibility and appeal of a project’s README or website.

Repobeats: GitHub README analytics

Apr 2, 2024

Julien Déramond

Open {re}Source • Bootstrap • Orange

Repobeats is a tool that provides analytics for GitHub repositories, allowing users to embed detailed visual representations of repository activity into any Markdown file, including README files. Maintained by axiom.com, Repobeats is free to use but not open source. It offers insights like the number of contributions in the last 30 days, the ratio of opened to closed issues, the number of PRs opened and commits, and a heatmap showcasing top contributors’ activity. This visual representation highlights repository activity, encourages contributions, and celebrates top contributors.

To install Repobeats, users need a GitHub account. Simply log into Repobeats with GitHub credentials, select the repository to analyze, and obtain a URL for embedding the analytics image into Markdown files. This URL provides a comprehensive snapshot of repository activity, demonstrated with examples from repositories like openresource.dev and freeCodeCamp. Repobeats’ ability to display real-time data makes it a valuable resource for promoting and managing open-source projects on GitHub.