Lots of room to improve. Start with a README and CI.
An open source Bitcoin wallet password and seed recovery tool designed for the case where you already know most of your password/seed, but need assistance in trying different possible combinations.
Documentation
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README is present.
Licensed under GPL-2.0.
Engineering
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Test files detected (btcrecover/test).
CI is configured (.travis.yml).
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.
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.gitignore present.
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Repository files18 root entries
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- btcrecoverGood: Test files detected (btcrecover/test).
- docs
- extract-scripts
- passlib
- progressbar
- typos
- .gitignoreGood: .gitignore present.
- .travis.install-dependencies.sh
- .travis.ymlGood: CI is configured (.travis.yml).
- btcrecover.py
- btcrecoveru.py
- create-address-db.py
- LICENSE.txtGood: Licensed under GPL-2.0.
- README.mdGood: README is present.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.Issue: README has no code examples (−15 pts).Fix: Show a quick-start snippet so contributors can see what using your project looks like.Good: README links to a live demo or deployed app.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.
- run-all-tests.py
- seedrecover.py
- TUTORIAL.md