github-trends

Name: github-trends
Availability: InStock
Author: alexzuosh

Fetch popular and rising GitHub repositories filtered by language and category.

Updated Feb 17, 2026

Search Tags:#open source #github #discovery #repositories #trending #popular

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npx skills add https://github.com/alexzuosh/alex_skills --skill github-trends

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Skill: github-trends
Source: https://github.com/alexzuosh/alex_skills/tree/main/github-trends
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alexzuosh/alex_skills --skill github-trends

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, rich, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps developers and tech enthusiasts discover popular and rapidly growing open-source projects on GitHub, saving time on manual searching and trend analysis.

Core Features & Use Cases

Discover Popular Repos: Find repositories with the most stars all-time.
Identify Rising Repos: Discover projects gaining traction recently.
Filter by Language: Narrow down results by specific programming languages.
Use Case: A developer looking for new Python libraries for a web project can use this skill to find popular and trending Python repositories.

Quick Start

Use the github-trends skill to find popular python repos.

Frequently Asked Questions about github-trends

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I find trending GitHub repositories by programming language?▼

Filter trending GitHub repositories by specifying a programming language to narrow down popular and rising open-source projects based on stars and creation date. This returns a formatted table of relevant projects for your tech stack.

What is the difference between popular and rising repositories on GitHub?▼

Popular repositories represent projects with the most stars all-time, while rising repositories are projects gaining traction recently based on stars and creation date. This distinction helps identify established open-source tools versus emerging trends.

Can I use the GitHub API to discover new open source Python libraries?▼

Yes, you can use the GitHub API to discover new open source Python libraries by filtering trending repositories for the Python language. This fetches projects gaining traction recently, presenting them in a formatted table for easy discovery.

Do I need the requests library to fetch GitHub trending repositories?▼

Yes, you need the requests library to fetch GitHub trending repositories, as it handles the GitHub API interactions. Results are then displayed using the rich library to format the repository data into a readable table.

What is the best way to discover rapidly growing open-source projects?▼

The best way to discover rapidly growing open-source projects is to query GitHub for rising repositories filtered by recent creation dates and stars. This approach saves time on manual searching and trend analysis by presenting formatted results.