github-readme-streak-stats

Pros of github-readme-stats

• Offers a wider range of statistics, including top languages, GitHub trophies, and wakatime stats
• Provides more customization options for colors, themes, and layout
• Supports private repositories in addition to public ones

Cons of github-readme-stats

• May be slower to load due to the larger amount of data it processes
• Can be more complex to set up and configure for specific use cases
• Requires more frequent updates to maintain compatibility with GitHub's API changes

Code Comparison

github-readme-stats:

[![Anurag's GitHub stats](https://github-readme-stats.vercel.app/api?username=anuraghazra)](https://github.com/anuraghazra/github-readme-stats)

github-readme-streak-stats:

[![GitHub Streak](https://streak-stats.demolab.com?user=DenverCoder1)](https://git.io/streak-stats)

Both repositories provide easy-to-use markdown snippets for embedding statistics in GitHub profiles. github-readme-stats offers more comprehensive statistics in a single image, while github-readme-streak-stats focuses specifically on contribution streaks.

github-readme-stats is more versatile and feature-rich, making it suitable for users who want to showcase a wide range of GitHub activities. On the other hand, github-readme-streak-stats is more focused and lightweight, ideal for those who prioritize displaying their contribution consistency.

Pros of metrics

• Offers a wide range of customizable metrics and visualizations
• Supports plugins for extended functionality
• Provides comprehensive GitHub activity insights beyond just streak stats

Cons of metrics

• More complex setup and configuration process
• Higher resource usage due to its extensive features
• May require more frequent updates to maintain compatibility

Code Comparison

metrics:

- uses: lowlighter/metrics@latest
  with:
    token: ${{ secrets.METRICS_TOKEN }}
    config_timezone: America/New_York
    plugin_isocalendar: yes

github-readme-streak-stats:

<img src="https://github-readme-streak-stats.herokuapp.com/?user=DenverCoder1" alt="GitHub Streak" />

The metrics project offers a more comprehensive and customizable approach to displaying GitHub statistics, while github-readme-streak-stats focuses specifically on contribution streaks with a simpler implementation. metrics requires more configuration but provides a wider range of data visualization options. github-readme-streak-stats is easier to set up and use, but has a more limited scope in terms of the information it displays.

Pros of github-profile-trophy

• Offers a wider range of achievements and metrics, including stars, commits, and pull requests
• Provides a visually appealing trophy case layout
• Allows customization of trophy appearance and layout

Cons of github-profile-trophy

• May be more complex to set up and customize
• Could be overwhelming for users with fewer GitHub contributions
• Limited to displaying only predefined trophy types

Code Comparison

github-profile-trophy:

[![trophy](https://github-profile-trophy.vercel.app/?username=ryo-ma)](https://github.com/ryo-ma/github-profile-trophy)

github-readme-streak-stats:

[![GitHub Streak](https://streak-stats.demolab.com?user=DenverCoder1)](https://git.io/streak-stats)

Both repositories provide easy-to-use markdown snippets for embedding in GitHub profiles. github-profile-trophy offers more customization options through URL parameters, while github-readme-streak-stats focuses on a specific metric (contribution streak) with a simpler implementation.

github-readme-streak-stats excels in providing a clear, focused view of a user's contribution streak, making it ideal for developers who prioritize consistent activity. On the other hand, github-profile-trophy offers a broader overview of a user's GitHub achievements, which may be more suitable for showcasing diverse contributions and milestones.

Pros of github-profile-views-counter

• Tracks and displays the number of profile views, providing insights into profile visibility
• Offers customizable badges with different styles and colors
• Supports multiple programming languages for easy integration

Cons of github-profile-views-counter

• Limited to tracking profile views, while github-readme-streak-stats offers more comprehensive GitHub activity statistics
• May require more setup and configuration compared to the straightforward implementation of github-readme-streak-stats
• Less focus on motivating continuous GitHub activity and contributions

Code Comparison

github-profile-views-counter:

![Profile views](https://komarev.com/ghpvc/?username=yourusername&style=flat-square)

github-readme-streak-stats:

[![GitHub Streak](https://streak-stats.demolab.com/?user=yourusername)](https://git.io/streak-stats)

Both repositories provide easy-to-use markdown snippets for adding badges to GitHub profiles. github-profile-views-counter focuses on displaying view counts, while github-readme-streak-stats showcases contribution streaks and statistics. The choice between the two depends on the specific information a user wants to highlight on their profile.

Pros of github-stats

• Provides a wider range of GitHub statistics, including top languages, commit activity, and star history
• Offers more customization options for the generated images
• Includes a feature to generate a "skyline" 3D contribution graph

Cons of github-stats

• Requires more setup and configuration compared to github-readme-streak-stats
• May have slower generation times due to the complexity of the statistics
• Less focused on the specific "streak" metric, which some users prefer

Code Comparison

github-stats:

def get_stats(username):
    user = g.get_user(username)
    repos = user.get_repos()
    languages = Counter()
    for repo in repos:
        languages.update(repo.get_languages())

github-readme-streak-stats:

function getContributionDates($contributions) {
    $dates = [];
    foreach ($contributions as $contribution) {
        $dates[] = $contribution->date;
    }
    return $dates;
}

Both repositories provide GitHub statistics for user profiles, but they focus on different aspects. github-stats offers a broader range of statistics and customization options, while github-readme-streak-stats specializes in tracking contribution streaks. The choice between the two depends on the specific needs of the user and the desired level of detail in their GitHub profile statistics.

Pros of github-profile-summary-cards

• Offers a wider variety of statistics and visualizations, including language usage, commit activity, and issue/PR counts
• Provides multiple card styles and themes for customization
• Supports generating cards for organizations as well as individual users

Cons of github-profile-summary-cards

• More complex setup process, requiring personal access token and GitHub Actions
• May take longer to generate and update due to the broader range of data it collects
• Less focused on continuous contribution streaks, which is the primary feature of github-readme-streak-stats

Code Comparison

github-profile-summary-cards:

- name: GitHub-Profile-Summary-Cards
  uses: vn7n24fzkq/github-profile-summary-cards@release
  env:
    GITHUB_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
  with:
    USERNAME: ${{ github.repository_owner }}

github-readme-streak-stats:

[![GitHub Streak](https://streak-stats.demolab.com?user=DenverCoder1)](https://git.io/streak-stats)

The github-profile-summary-cards requires a GitHub Action setup, while github-readme-streak-stats can be implemented with a single line of markdown in the README file.