Early stage. Tests, CI, and a strong README would raise this score quickly.
Documentation
31
No install instructions found in the README (−45 pts).
→ Add a section showing how to install dependencies.
No CONTRIBUTING.md found (−47 pts base + up to −53 pts more for content).
→ Add a CONTRIBUTING.md telling newcomers how to get involved. Include setup, code style, test, and PR instructions.
README is present.
Licensed under GPL-3.0.
Engineering
80
No issue or PR templates found (−100 pts).
→ Add .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/ with bug_report.md and feature_request.md to guide contributors. It dramatically improves issue quality.
Lockfile present (package-lock.json). Installs are reproducible.
CI is configured (.github/workflows/test.yml).
Test files detected (src/formatDate.test.js).
Linter or formatter configured (.editorconfig).
Project health
42
No repository description set on GitHub (−60 pts).
→ Add a one-line description in the repo Settings → About. It appears in search results and social previews.
No pushes in over a year (−80 pts).
→ A recent commit signals the project is alive and worth contributing to.
Dependency manifest found (package.json).
.gitignore present.
Repository health signals
Activity, community, and responsiveness at scan time
Activity
- —Commits (30d / 90d)
- 0Forks
- 0Releases
Community
- —Community health
- —authors own >50% of commits
- 0Watchers
Responsiveness
- —Median issue response
- —Median PR merge time
- 0Open issues
Repository files11 root entries
- .githubGood: CI is configured (.github/workflows/test.yml).
- srcGood: Test files detected (src/formatDate.test.js).
- .editorconfigGood: Linter or formatter configured (.editorconfig).
- .eslintrc.js
- .gitignoreGood: .gitignore present.
- .prettierignore
- .prettierrc
- LICENSEGood: Licensed under GPL-3.0.
- package-lock.jsonGood: Lockfile present (package-lock.json). Installs are reproducible.
- package.jsonGood: Dependency manifest found (package.json).
- readme.mdGood: README is present.Issue: README is fairly short (−10 pts). At 400+ chars you get partial credit; 1,500+ earns the full +20 pts.Fix: Expand with a description, install steps, usage, and examples.Issue: README has some structure (−7 pts). 2-3 headings earns partial credit; 4+ earns the full +15 pts.Fix: Add more sections (Overview, Install, Usage, Contributing) using ## headings.Issue: No screenshots or images in the README (−20 pts).Fix: Add a GIF, screenshot, or logo image. It is the fastest way to show what your project does.Good: README has code examples.Issue: No live demo link in the README (−20 pts).Fix: Link to a deployed version, docs site, or demo video. Users want to see it running.Issue: No status badges in the README (−10 pts).Fix: Add CI/build status badges from shields.io or your CI provider to signal project health.Issue: No install instructions found in the README (−45 pts).Fix: Add a section showing how to install dependencies.Issue: No run or usage instructions found (−45 pts).Fix: Add a section showing how to start or use the project.