Early stage. Tests, CI, and a strong README would raise this score quickly.
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Documentation
44
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 CC-BY-4.0.
Engineering
45
No CI configuration detected in this repository.
→ If your CI lives elsewhere (a private repo that builds this one) or this project is itself a CI/CD tool, mark this check Not Applicable. Otherwise add a GitHub Actions workflow that runs tests on each push. It takes 15 minutes and reassures contributors their changes won't break things.
No linter or formatter found.
→ Add ESLint (eslint.config.js) and/or Prettier (.prettierrc), install them as devDependencies, and add a `lint` script to package.json.
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.
Test files detected (src/App.test.tsx).
Project health
70
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).
Repository has a description.
.gitignore present.
Repository files8 root entries
- public
- srcGood: Test files detected (src/App.test.tsx).
- .gitignoreGood: .gitignore present.
- LICENSEGood: Licensed under CC-BY-4.0.
- 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.Good: README includes screenshots or visuals. Great for first impressions.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.Good: README includes status badges.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.
- tsconfig.json