GitHub Retro Stats API – Visualize GitHub activity as Linux system metrics

Summary: GitHub Retro Stats API transforms GitHub profile data into system monitor-style visuals, representing commits, growth, and top repositories as CPU load, memory usage, and mounted disks. It provides a unique way to track developer activity through a simple API call for README integration.

What it does

The API visualizes commit history as CPU load spikes, account growth as memory usage, and top repositories as mounted disks, mimicking Linux system monitors. It requires no configuration beyond specifying the GitHub username in the URL.

Who it's for

Backend developers and Linux enthusiasts who want to display GitHub activity in a retro, system-monitor style on their profiles.

Why it matters

It offers a novel method to monitor and showcase coding activity by mapping development metrics to familiar system resource visuals.