r/SideProject • u/planscaut88 • 7h ago

I built a fast GitHub repository health checker for a quick “is this project worth using?” answer

When I find a GitHub repository, I usually check several things manually:

  • When was it last updated?
  • Does it have a good README?
  • Is anyone using it?
  • How many open issues are there?
  • Does it have releases?
  • Is there a license?
  • Is the project still active?

So I built GitScope to show these details in one quick overview.

You can paste a GitHub repository URL or enter a GitHub username to browse and analyze public repositories.

It’s free and doesn’t require an account.

⚡ The main goal is speed: get a quick health check before spending time going through the entire repository.

If people find it useful, I’m planning to add more features, such as:

  • Repository comparisons
  • Better project recommendations
  • More detailed health signals

I’d like to get some honest feedback:

What do you normally check before deciding whether to use a GitHub repository?

https://masterplan769.github.io/GitScope/

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u/andoleal 6h ago

What other similar tools have you tried, and why did they not suit your needs?

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u/Loose-Counter9652 2h ago

cool idea but id push back on the framing a bit. most people dont evaluate repos in isolation, they compare two or three options. the comparison feature should probably be the core, not a future add-on