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The Repository Search feature lets you analyze any public GitHub repository’s contributor patterns. Enter a GitHub URL or a shorthand owner/repo reference to load contributor insights, health metrics, and distribution data.
Repository search with popular examples and workspace carousel

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Search Methods

You can search using either format. Full GitHub URL: 
https://github.com/facebook/react
Shorthand format: 
facebook/react
Both formats resolve to the same repository. The shorthand is faster to type; the full URL is useful when copying directly from your browser.

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Usage Example

To analyze the vercel/next.js repository:
  1. Navigate to contributor.info
  2. Enter vercel/next.js or https://github.com/vercel/next.js in the search bar
  3. Press Enter or click Search
The app validates the repository and loads contributor data. Results are cached so repeat visits load immediately. You can also navigate directly via URL: 
https://contributor.info/vercel/next.js

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Features

  • Auto-validation: Confirms the repository exists and is public before loading data
  • 30-day analysis: Focuses on recent activity to reflect the current state of the project
  • Multi-tab insights: Contributions, Health, and Distribution views in one place
  • Smart caching: Subsequent loads pull from cache for instant results
  • Featured repos: Quick-access links to popular open-source projects on the home page

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Insights Available After Search

Once a repository loads, three views are available:
  • Contributions: Who is contributing, how often, and what type of work they do
  • Health: Repository health signals including review coverage, bus factor, and response times
  • Distribution: Breakdown of contribution volume by contributor and language

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Best Practices

  • Search public repositories only. Private repositories are not supported.
  • Active projects with recent commit history produce the most complete results.
  • Start with the Contributions tab to get an overview of contributor activity.
  • Use the Health tab to identify risk signals such as single-contributor dependencies.
  • The Distribution tab is useful for understanding language and effort patterns across contributors.