latchbio/latch
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Good shape overall. A few tweaks would push it into the top tier.

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a python bioinformatics framework

Documentation78
Engineering83
Health94
Python172MIT1mo ago

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11 to address
  1. 1
    Tests18pt

    Wire your tests to a documented command (e.g. a test script in your build config) so the suite is reproducible.

  2. 2
    CI/CD14pt

    Add `pull_request:` to the workflow `on:` triggers.

  3. 3
    CI/CD14pt

    Add a lint step to catch style issues automatically.

  4. 4
    CI/CD14pt

    Add `tsc --noEmit`, `mypy`, or `cargo check` to catch type errors before they merge.

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Documentation

78

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 instructions9pt90

README documents how to install the project.

License6pt100

Licensed under MIT.

Engineering

83

CI/CD14pt68

CI is configured (.github/workflows/test.yaml).

Reproducibility6pt80

Lockfile present (uv.lock). Installs are reproducible.

Tests18pt85

Test files detected (tests).

Linting and formatting5pt100

Linter or formatter configured ([tool.ruff] / [tool.black] in pyproject.toml).

Issue and PR templates6pt100

Issue or PR templates present.

Project health

94

Housekeeping3pt60

.gitignore present.

Dependency manifest6pt100

Dependency manifest found (pyproject.toml).

Repository metadata5pt100

Repository has a description.

Activity5pt100

Actively maintained (pushed within the last month).

Repository health signals

Activity, community, and responsiveness at scan time

Activity

  • -
    Commits (30d / 90d)
  • 23
    Forks
  • 55
    Releaseslatest 4y ago

Community

  • -
    Community health
  • -
    authors own >50% of commits
  • 172
    Watchers

Responsiveness

  • 108d 19h
    Median issue response
  • 13h
    Median PR merge time
  • 43
    Open issues
Repository files13 root entries
  • .github
    Good: CI is configured (.github/workflows/test.yaml).
    Good: Issue or PR templates present.
  • docs
  • src
    Good: Environment pinned via src/latch_cli/services/init/example_nfcore/Dockerfile.
    Issue: Build artifacts or local files may be committed (src/latch_cli/services/init/assemble_and_sort/.env) (−40 pts).Fix: Remove them and add to .gitignore.
  • static
  • tests
    Good: Test files detected (tests).
  • .gitignore
    Good: .gitignore present.
  • CHANGELOG.md
  • Dockerfile.docs
  • Justfile
  • LICENSE
    Good: Licensed under MIT.
  • pyproject.toml
    Good: Dependency manifest found (pyproject.toml).
  • 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.
  • uv.lock
    Good: Lockfile present (uv.lock). Installs are reproducible.
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