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I built a client-side GitHub repo comparator

I built a client-side GitHub repo comparator

by motsarnt·Feb 27, 2026·2 points·0 comments

AI Analysis

●●SolidSolve My Problem

Client-side avoids token leakage; star graphing is table stakes, caching is nice.

Strengths
  • Client-side architecture with browser caching eliminates token proxying and GitHub API waste—genuine UX win for power users.
  • Multi-metric overlay (stars, contributors, forks) on one chart beats single-metric tools, useful for competitive repo intelligence.
Weaknesses
  • Star history visualization already exists as standalone service (GitHub Insights, Star History, Skyline)—comparison angle is minor.
  • No saved reports, export, or insights automation; purely a viewer, not an analysis tool.
Target Audience

Developers researching repository trends, startup founders tracking competitor adoption metrics

Similar To

Star History · GitHub Insights · Skyline

Post Description

I wanted to compare star growth between a few repos and couldn't find a tool that did it the way I wanted, so I built one.

Most existing tools have a backend that proxies requests to the GitHub API, which means your token goes through someone else's server. They also don't cache results, so if you look up the same repo twice you're burning rate limit both times. And they're mostly single-metric viewers.

This tool is entirely client-side. Your GitHub token goes directly from your browser to the GitHub API, no backend.

Results are cached in the browser so repeat lookups are instant You can search for repos by name or paste a URL, add multiple repos, and compare their star history and contributions overlaid on the same chart. You don't need an account to use it. If you have a GitHub token you can use that to raise your rate limit,it's optional but highly recommended for basic use.

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