What is OSS-Health-Monitor?

A GitHub badge displaying repo age, commit count, average interval between commits, and days since last commit — all from public data.

How do I add OSS-Health-Monitor to my GitHub repo?

Copy-paste the markdown: [![Repo Health](https://oss-health-monitor.vercel.app/api/badge/owner/repo)](https://github.com/volotat/OSS-Health-Monitor), swap owner/repo.

Does OSS-Health-Monitor predict if a project is maintained?

It shows activity metrics; you interpret. Recent commits and short intervals suggest health, but check issues/PRs too.

📦 Open Source Projects

OSS-Health-Monitor: The GitHub Badge That Calls Out Zombie Repositories

What if every GitHub README told the truth about a project's pulse? OSS-Health-Monitor badges do just that — with cold, hard metrics on commits and dormancy.

theAIcatchup Apr 09, 2026 4 min read

OSS-Health-Monitor badge showing GitHub repo commits, age, and activity intervals

⚡ Key Takeaways

OSS-Health-Monitor exposes repo activity with simple metrics like commits and intervals. 𝕏
Easy badge integration fights GitHub star hype without judging quality. 𝕏
Skeptical caveat: Metrics can be gamed; pair with deeper checks for truth. 𝕏

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