GitHub Commit Counter

Purpose

This app counts how many commits a GitHub user made:

• in one repository
• or across the repositories they own

Public repositories work without a token. Private repositories need a classic GitHub token pasted into the app. You can also set a classic token in .env with GITHUB_TOKEN=... so the backend can reuse it automatically.

Live Link

https://gitcommitcount.vercel.app/

Process

1. Copy .env.example to .env.

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Start the app:

   npm start

4. Open http://localhost:3000

5. Enter the GitHub username.

6. Optional: enter one repository only. Use a GitHub repository URL in HTTPS or SSH format.

7. If you need private repo access, create a classic token:

   • Open https://github.com/settings/tokens/new
   • Click Generate new token (classic)
   • Enter a name and expiration date
   • In Scopes, check repo
   • Click Generate token
   • Copy the token and paste it into the app

8. Click Count commits.

Notes

• Repository URL examples: https://github.com/owner/repo or git@github.com:owner/repo.git
• GitHub must match the commit author to the username you enter
• Organization repositories may still require SSO or organization approval

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