Skip to main contentThe Repository Activity Feed provides a real-time stream of pull request activity and contributor interactions within your repository. This chronological view helps you stay current with project developments and track team engagement patterns.
Overview
The activity feed presents a timeline of repository events including pull request creations, merges, reviews, and contributor milestones. It serves as a project pulse that keeps maintainers and contributors informed about ongoing development activity.
Feed Components
Pull Request Timeline
Activity Insights
Velocity Indicators
Real-time feed of repository activity
The feed displays PR events in reverse chronological order with key details:
- PR Creation: New pull requests with title, author, and creation timestamp
- Merge Events: Successfully merged PRs with merge time and reviewer information
- Review Activity: Code review submissions, approvals, and change requests
- Status Changes: PR state transitions from draft to ready, or open to closed
Note: The feed includes “Reviewed” and “Commented” activity toggles. For repositories synced before January 2025, these toggles may show limited results due to previous data capture limits. Use the backfill scripts in scripts/ to capture missing review and comment data for complete activity visibility.
Contributor Highlights
Special feed items celebrate contributor achievements and milestones:
- First-time Contributors: Welcome messages for new project contributors
- Contribution Streaks: Recognition for contributors with consecutive PR activity
- Review Milestones: Acknowledgment of significant review activity
- Top Performer Badges: Monthly and weekly top contributor recognitions
The system analyzes the most recent 30 days of activity.
Real-Time Updates
The feed refreshes automatically to show the latest activity without requiring manual page reloads, ensuring you always have current information.
Navigation and Interaction
Direct PR Links
Each feed item includes direct links to the associated pull request on GitHub, enabling quick navigation from the activity overview to detailed PR information.
Contributor Profiles
Clicking on contributor names provides access to their detailed profile and contribution history within the repository.
Contextual Information
Feed items include relevant context such as file changes, commit counts, and affected areas of the codebase to help understand the scope of each contribution.
Integration Benefits
Project Monitoring
Maintainers can quickly scan the feed to understand current project status, identify contributions requiring attention, and track team productivity.
The feed helps foster community by celebrating contributions and making all team members’ work visible and appreciated.
Historical Context
The chronological format provides valuable historical context for understanding how the project has evolved and which contributors have been most active during specific periods.
The Repository Activity Feed transforms repository data into an engaging, informative stream that keeps all stakeholders connected to project progress and community activity.
Real-time feed of repository activity
The feed displays PR events in reverse chronological order with key details:
- PR Creation: New pull requests with title, author, and creation timestamp
- Merge Events: Successfully merged PRs with merge time and reviewer information
- Review Activity: Code review submissions, approvals, and change requests
- Status Changes: PR state transitions from draft to ready, or open to closed
Note: The feed includes “Reviewed” and “Commented” activity toggles. For repositories synced before January 2025, these toggles may show limited results due to previous data capture limits. Use the backfill scripts in scripts/ to capture missing review and comment data for complete activity visibility.
Contributor Highlights
Special feed items celebrate contributor achievements and milestones:
- First-time Contributors: Welcome messages for new project contributors
- Contribution Streaks: Recognition for contributors with consecutive PR activity
- Review Milestones: Acknowledgment of significant review activity
- Top Performer Badges: Monthly and weekly top contributor recognitions
The system analyzes the most recent 30 days of activity.
Real-Time Updates
The feed refreshes automatically to show the latest activity without requiring manual page reloads, ensuring you always have current information.