Stargazers: A Tool For Analyzing Your GitHub Stars

The article discusses "Stargazers," a tool for analyzing GitHub stars, which are simple ways for users to bookmark repositories that interest them. It delves into the evolution of open source projects and how GitHub has added a significant community dimension to them. The author shares insights on what drives GitHub stars, such as press mentions, contentious topics, and new content creation. Additionally, it explores the overlap in interests among stargazers and their contributions to other repositories. The article also highlights the top 15 most prolific stargazers and discusses the correlation between earlier interest in a project and more GitHub involvement.