Popular for its size, but the engineering basics lag behind the interest.
Parula - New full-featured desktop email, chat and video conference client
Documentation
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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.
README documents how to install the project.
Licensed under Other.
Engineering
51
No dependency lockfile found (−70 pts).
→ Commit package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, yarn.lock, or bun.lock so Node installs are repeatable.
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.
CI is configured (.github/workflows/auto-translate.yml).
Test files detected (app/logic/Calendar/RecurrenceRule.test.ts).
Linter or formatter configured (desktop/.editorconfig).
Project health
100
Dependency manifest found (app/package.json).
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)
- 14Forks
- 111Releaseslatest 1y ago
Community
- —Community health
- —authors own >50% of commits
- 102Watchers
Responsiveness
- 4d 10hMedian issue response
- 8hMedian PR merge time
- 256Open issues
Repository files11 root entries
- .githubGood: CI is configured (.github/workflows/auto-translate.yml).
- .vscode
- appGood: Test files detected (app/logic/Calendar/RecurrenceRule.test.ts).Good: Dependency manifest found (app/package.json).
- desktopGood: Linter or formatter configured (desktop/.editorconfig).
- docs
- lib
- mobile
- runner
- .gitignoreGood: .gitignore present.
- LICENSEGood: Licensed under Other.
- README.mdGood: README is present.Good: README is well structured with multiple sections.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.Good: README documents how to install the project.Good: README documents how to run the project.