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Documentation81
Engineering61
Health89
TypeScript23MIT1mo ago

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Highest-impact changes first, ranked by point weight

11 to address
  1. 1
    Tests18pt

    Set scripts.test in package.json to your actual test command, e.g. "vitest" or "jest".

  2. 2
    README12pt

    Add CI/build status badges from shields.io or your CI provider to signal project health.

  3. 3
    Reproducibility6pt

    Add .github/dependabot.yml with at least one package-ecosystem entry so dependencies are updated automatically.

  4. 4
    Issue and PR templates6pt

    Add .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/ with bug_report.md and feature_request.md to guide contributors. It dramatically improves issue quality.

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Documentation

81

Contributing guide5pt0

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.

README12pt90

README is present.

Install and run instructions9pt100

README documents how to install the project.

License6pt100

Licensed under MIT.

Engineering

61

Issue and PR templates6pt0

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.

Tests18pt35

Test files detected (packages/ai-bot/tests).

Reproducibility6pt80

Lockfile present (pnpm-lock.yaml). Installs are reproducible.

CI/CD14pt100

CI is configured (.github/workflows/build-host.yml).

Linting and formatting5pt100

Linter or formatter configured (.editorconfig).

Project health

89

Dependency manifest6pt65

Dependency manifest found (package.json).

Repository metadata5pt100

Repository has a description.

Activity5pt100

Actively maintained (pushed within the last month).

Housekeeping3pt100

.gitignore present.

Repository health signals

Activity, community, and responsiveness at scan time

Activity

  • -
    Commits (30d / 90d)
  • 12
    Forks
  • 25
    Releaseslatest 2mo ago

Community

  • -
    Community health
  • -
    authors own >50% of commits
  • 23
    Watchers

Responsiveness

  • 387d 8h
    Median issue response
  • 5d 19h
    Median PR merge time
  • 22
    Open issues
Repository files38 root entries
  • .agents
  • .claude
  • .claude-plugin
  • .github
    Good: CI is configured (.github/workflows/build-host.yml).
  • .husky
  • .vscode
  • bench-fixtures
  • docs
  • eslint
  • mise-tasks
  • packages
    Good: Test files detected (packages/ai-bot/tests).
    Good: Environment pinned via packages/ai-bot/Dockerfile.
  • patches
  • scripts
  • traefik
  • vendor
  • .editorconfig
    Good: Linter or formatter configured (.editorconfig).
  • .eslintignore
  • .eslintrc.js
  • .gitignore
    Good: .gitignore present.
  • .mcp.json
  • .mise.toml
  • .monacoignore
  • .nvmrc
  • .pnpmfile.cjs
  • .prettierignore
  • .prettierrc.js
  • .watchmanconfig
  • AGENTS.md
  • DESIGN.md
  • docker-compose.traefik.yml
  • LICENSE
    Good: Licensed under MIT.
  • lint-staged.config.mjs
  • package.json
    Good: Dependency manifest found (package.json).
  • pnpm-lock.yaml
    Good: Lockfile present (pnpm-lock.yaml). Installs are reproducible.
  • pnpm-workspace.yaml
  • QUICKSTART.md
  • README.md
    Good: 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.
    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.
    Good: README documents how to install the project.
    Good: README documents how to run the project.
  • skills-lock.json
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