Show HN: GitGauge – A Way to Try Tell If a Repo Is Authentic

Category: security

Tags: chrome-extension, github-analysis, star-authenticity

Score: 5.5/10 (Innovation: 6, Technical: 5, Documentation: 6, Utility: 5)

GitGauge is a Chrome extension that analyzes GitHub repositories for fake stars by examining engagement patterns like fork-to-star ratio and watcher activity. It provides an authenticity score to help developers and recruiters identify inflated or bot-driven projects before investing time.

Target audience: developers, recruiters, open-source enthusiasts

Repository: https://github.com/Davey2Waveyy/gitgauge · JavaScript · MIT

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