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Overall +24 points

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Massive, mature monorepo with excellent governance but steep learning curve and fragmented setup for contributors.

JavaScriptโ˜… 140,0204,083 open issuesMIT License
Overall score: 76 out of 100
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How ready the repo is for an AI coding agent to read, build, and operate it.

76 / 100

12 of 17 checks passed across 6 categories.

  • First Impression

    88

    Clear, professional intro with strong branding and direct pointers to docs and community.

    Reasoning available in the full report.
  • Getting Running

    58

    Complex monorepo with heavy tooling dependencies and insufficient direct setup guidance in the snapshot.

    Reasoning available in the full report.
  • Finding Your Way

    65

    Large, multi-language codebase without visible architecture overview or clear navigation map.

    Reasoning available in the full report.
  • Path to Contribute

    82

    Explicit, welcoming contribution path with labeled issues, templates, and code of conduct.

    Reasoning available in the full report.
  • Signs of Life

    86

    Active, well-maintained project with recent commits, mature release infrastructure, and responsive community signals.

    Reasoning available in the full report.
  • Open Door

    88

    Licensed, conduct-governed, and welcoming with clear help channels and responsible disclosure.

    Reasoning available in the full report.
  • Machine Orientation

    1 check passed2 problems found

    4 more checks in the full report.

  • Reproducible Setup

    3 checks passed0 problems found

    3 more checks in the full report.

  • Code Navigability

    1 check passed1 problem found

  • Verification Surface

    3 checks passed0 problems found

    4 more checks in the full report.

  • Agent Safety

    2 checks passed1 problem found

    4 more checks in the full report.

  • Context Economy

    2 checks passed1 problem found

    1 more check in the full report.

Where the grip slips

  1. 6 more issues found โ€” each with a concrete fix.

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