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Payload is the open-source, fullstack Next.js framework, giving you instant backend superpowers. Get a full TypeScript backend and admin panel instantly. Use Payload as a headless CMS or for building powerful applications.
Documentation
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Contributing guide is detailed and thorough.
README is present.
README documents how to install the project.
Licensed under MIT.
Engineering
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CI is configured (.github/workflows/main.yml).
Test files detected (.github/actions/release-commenter/jest.config.js).
Linter or formatter configured (.editorconfig).
Lockfile present (pnpm-lock.yaml). Installs are reproducible.
Issue or PR templates present.
Project health
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Last pushed 3-6 months ago (−40 pts). A push within 90 days earns 80 pts; within 30 days earns 100 pts.
→ A recent commit keeps the project looking alive to visitors and contributors.
.gitignore present.
Dependency manifest found (package.json).
Repository has a description.
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Community
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- 35Open issues
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- .githubGood: Licensed under MIT.Good: Test files detected (.github/actions/release-commenter/jest.config.js).Good: CI is configured (.github/workflows/main.yml).Good: Dependabot covers 3 ecosystems (github-actions, npm, npm). Dependencies stay current.Good: Issue or PR templates present.
- .husky
- .ideaIssue: Build artifacts or local files may be committed (.idea/payload.iml) (−40 pts).Fix: Remove them and add to .gitignore.
- .vscode
- app
- docs
- examplesGood: Environment pinned via examples/astro/payload/Dockerfile.
- packages
- public
- scripts
- templates
- test
- tools
- .editorconfigGood: Linter or formatter configured (.editorconfig).
- .git-blame-ignore-revs
- .gitattributes
- .gitignoreGood: .gitignore present.
- .node-version
- .npmrc
- .nvmrc
- .prettierignore
- .prettierrc.json
- .swcrc
- .tool-versions
- CONTRIBUTING.mdGood: Contributing guide is detailed and thorough.Good: Contributing guide includes setup/install instructions.Issue: Contributing guide lacks a code style section (−8 pts).Fix: Describe your linting/formatting rules and how to run them.Good: Contributing guide explains how to run tests.Good: Contributing guide describes the PR/review workflow.Good: Contributing guide includes code examples.
- eslint.config.js
- github-stars.md
- instrumentation.ts
- ISSUE_GUIDE.md
- jest.config.js
- LICENSE.md
- next-env.d.ts
- next.config.mjs
- package.jsonGood: Dependency manifest found (package.json).
- payload-types.ts
- pnpm-lock.yamlGood: Lockfile present (pnpm-lock.yaml). Installs are reproducible.
- pnpm-workspace.yaml
- README.mdGood: README is present.Good: README is well structured with multiple sections.Good: README includes screenshots or visuals. Great for first impressions.Good: README has code examples.Good: README links to a live demo or deployed app.Good: README includes status badges.Good: README documents how to install the project.Good: README documents how to run the project.
- release.config.js
- SECURITY.mdGood: Security policy present.
- sentry.client.config.ts
- sentry.server.config.ts
- tsconfig.base.json
- tsconfig.json
- tstyche.config.json
- turbo.json