Good community traction and solid fundamentals. Nearly in the top tier.
A better build tool for Java, Scala and Kotlin: Simpler than Maven, easier than Gradle, with 3-7x faster dev workflows than other JVM build tools
Documentation
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No CONTRIBUTING.md found (−47 pts base + up to −53 pts more for content).
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README is present.
No install instructions found in the README (−45 pts).
→ Add a section showing how to install dependencies.
Licensed under MIT.
Engineering
82
CI is configured (.github/workflows/draft-ci.yml).
Test files detected (contrib/buildinfo/test).
Lockfile present (example/pythonlib/dependencies/2-pip-requirements/requirements.txt). Installs are reproducible.
Linter or formatter configured (.editorconfig).
Issue or PR templates present.
Project health
100
Dependency manifest found (contrib/sbom/test/reference/pom.xml).
Repository has a description.
Actively maintained (pushed within the last month).
.gitignore present.
Repository health signals
Activity, community, and responsiveness at scan time
Activity
- —Commits (30d / 90d)
- 440Forks
- 158Releaseslatest 8y ago
Community
- —Community health
- —authors own >50% of commits
- 2,756Watchers
Responsiveness
- 3d 23hMedian issue response
- 11hMedian PR merge time
- 237Open issues
Repository files33 root entries
- .codex
- .githubGood: CI is configured (.github/workflows/draft-ci.yml).Good: Dependabot configured for github-actions.Good: Issue or PR templates present.
- ci
- contribGood: Test files detected (contrib/buildinfo/test).Good: Dependency manifest found (contrib/sbom/test/reference/pom.xml).
- core
- dist
- exampleGood: Lockfile present (example/pythonlib/dependencies/2-pip-requirements/requirements.txt). Installs are reproducible.
- integration
- libs
- mill-build
- runner
- scratch
- testkit
- website
- .editorconfigGood: Linter or formatter configured (.editorconfig).
- .git-blame-ignore-revs
- .gitattributes
- .gitignoreGood: .gitignore present.
- .mill-jvm-version
- .scalafix.conf
- .scalafmt.conf
- AGENTS.md
- build.mill
- changelog.adoc
- CLAUDE.md
- CODE_OF_CONDUCT.mdGood: Code of conduct present.
- default-mill-jvm-version
- developer.adoc
- LICENSEGood: Licensed under MIT.
- mill
- mill.bat
- profile.png
- readme.adocGood: README is present.Issue: README has little structure (−15 pts). Add 2-3 headings for +8 pts; 4+ earns +15 pts.Fix: Break it into sections (Overview, Install, Usage, Contributing) using Markdown 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.Good: README documents how to run the project.