fork-contributor-leaderboard

Compute a weekly GitHub contributor leaderboard from fork PRs, reviews, and commits.

6|2|Updated May 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/anajuliabit/aeon --skill fork-contributor-leaderboard
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: fork-contributor-leaderboard
Source: https://github.com/anajuliabit/aeon/tree/main/skills/fork-contributor-leaderboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/anajuliabit/aeon --skill fork-contributor-leaderboard

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It surfaces which community contributors are actively advancing the project across forks by tracking real upstream PRs, review comments, commits, and new skills they add.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Weekly contributor ranking: Scores developers by merged PRs, first-time contributor signals, open PR activity, review participation, and fork commit output.
  • Reviewer-signal aware: Includes upstream PR review comments (capped) so reviewers can earn visibility, not just code authors.
  • Fork-side contribution detection: Detects new skill files added in forks versus upstream, highlighting builders expanding the skill ecosystem.
  • Outreach candidate list: Identifies active fork owners who have not opened upstream PRs to target with conversion-focused outreach.
  • Change-over-time comparison: Compares the latest leaderboard to last week to highlight rank shifts and new entrants.

Quick Start

Use the fork-contributor-leaderboard skill to generate and publish a weekly article and notification ranking community contributors for a target GitHub repository.

Frequently Asked Questions about fork-contributor-leaderboard

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I track open source contributors across GitHub forks?

You rank open source contributors by scoring merged PRs, open PR activity, review participation, and fork-authored commits. The leaderboard aggregates these signals across a repository's active fork fleet to identify builders moving code upstream over a specified time window.

Can I generate a contributor leaderboard that includes PR review comments?

Yes, you can generate a contributor leaderboard that includes upstream PR review comments. Reviewer signals are capped so reviewers earn visibility alongside code authors, ensuring community members who participate in code reviews are recognized in the rankings.

How do I identify GitHub fork owners for community outreach?

Identify GitHub fork owners for community outreach by generating an outreach candidate list. The leaderboard detects active fork owners who have not opened upstream PRs, allowing you to target them with conversion-focused outreach to encourage upstream contributions.

Does the contributor analytics skill detect new skill files added in forks?

Yes, the contributor analytics skill detects new skill files added in forks versus upstream. It highlights builders expanding the skill ecosystem by comparing fork commit histories against the upstream default branch and surfacing newly added skill files.

Do I need the GitHub CLI to compute weekly contributor rankings?

Yes, you need the GitHub CLI gh to compute weekly contributor rankings. It requires GitHub API access via gh to enumerate active forks, pull requests, pull review comments, and compare commit histories while filtering bots and core team accounts.

Can I compare contributor rankings over time to highlight rank shifts?

Yes, you can compare contributor rankings over time to highlight rank shifts. The leaderboard compares the latest weekly results to last week's data, surfacing new entrants and rank changes to track community engagement trends across the fork fleet.