Pros of github-readme-stats

• More customizable with various themes and layout options
• Provides real-time statistics without requiring manual updates
• Supports additional features like top languages, wakatime stats, and streak stats

Cons of github-readme-stats

• May have performance issues with high traffic or large repositories
• Limited to displaying statistics for individual users, not organizations
• Requires users to expose their GitHub token, which may raise security concerns

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-profile-summary-cards:

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

Both repositories aim to enhance GitHub profiles with visual statistics, but they differ in implementation and features. github-readme-stats offers more customization and real-time updates, while github-profile-summary-cards provides a comprehensive set of cards that can be generated periodically. The choice between them depends on specific needs, such as desired update frequency, customization options, and security considerations.

Pros of metrics

• More comprehensive and customizable, offering a wider range of metrics and visualizations
• Supports plugins for extended functionality and integration with various services
• Provides a web-based interface for easy configuration and preview

Cons of metrics

• More complex setup and configuration process
• Requires more resources to generate and update due to its extensive features
• May have a steeper learning curve for new users

Code comparison

metrics:

- uses: lowlighter/metrics@latest
  with:
    token: ${{ secrets.METRICS_TOKEN }}
    config_timezone: America/New_York
    plugin_languages: yes
    plugin_languages_ignored: html, css

github-profile-summary-cards:

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

Both repositories provide GitHub Actions for generating profile statistics, but metrics offers more customization options and plugins. github-profile-summary-cards is simpler to set up and use, focusing primarily on generating summary cards for GitHub profiles. metrics is more feature-rich but may require more time to configure and maintain. The choice between the two depends on the desired level of detail and customization for your GitHub profile.

Pros of github-profile-trophy

• Focuses on achievements and milestones, providing a gamified experience
• Offers a wider variety of trophies and customization options
• Easier to set up with a single line of markdown

Cons of github-profile-trophy

• Limited to displaying trophies, lacking comprehensive profile statistics
• May not provide as detailed insights into coding habits and language preferences
• Less visually diverse, primarily using a single trophy-style design

Code Comparison

github-profile-trophy:

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

github-profile-summary-cards:

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

github-profile-trophy offers a simpler setup with a single line of markdown, while github-profile-summary-cards requires a GitHub Action workflow configuration.

github-profile-summary-cards provides a more comprehensive set of profile statistics and visualizations, including language usage, commit history, and repository details. It offers a broader overview of a user's GitHub activity and coding preferences.

In contrast, github-profile-trophy focuses on gamifying the GitHub experience by showcasing achievements as trophies. It's more suitable for users who want to highlight specific milestones and accomplishments in a visually appealing way.

Both projects serve different purposes and can complement each other in a GitHub profile, providing users with options to showcase their GitHub activity in unique ways.

Pros of github-profile-views-counter

• Focuses specifically on tracking and displaying profile view counts
• Lightweight and easy to implement with minimal configuration
• Provides real-time view count updates

Cons of github-profile-views-counter

• Limited to view count functionality, lacking comprehensive profile statistics
• Doesn't offer visual representations like graphs or charts
• May require additional setup for more advanced customization

Code Comparison

github-profile-views-counter:

![](https://komarev.com/ghpvc/?username=your-github-username)

github-profile-summary-cards:

name: GitHub-Profile-Summary-Cards

on:
  schedule:
    - cron: "0 0 * * *"
  workflow_dispatch:

jobs:
  build:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    name: generate-github-profile-summary-cards
    steps:
      - uses: actions/checkout@v2
      - uses: vn7n24fzkq/github-profile-summary-cards@release
        env:
          GITHUB_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}

The github-profile-views-counter provides a simple, single-line implementation for adding view counts to your profile. In contrast, github-profile-summary-cards requires a more complex setup using GitHub Actions to generate comprehensive profile statistics and visualizations.

While github-profile-views-counter excels in simplicity and ease of use for tracking views, github-profile-summary-cards offers a more feature-rich solution for showcasing various aspects of your GitHub activity through customizable cards and graphs.

Pros of github-readme-streak-stats

• Focuses specifically on GitHub contribution streaks, providing a unique and motivational metric
• Offers extensive customization options for colors, date formats, and localization
• Includes a user-friendly demo site for easy configuration and preview

Cons of github-readme-streak-stats

• Limited to streak statistics, lacking comprehensive GitHub profile information
• Requires more setup and configuration compared to the all-in-one approach of github-profile-summary-cards

Code Comparison

github-readme-streak-stats:

def calculate_streak(contributions):
    current_streak = 0
    longest_streak = 0
    for day in contributions:
        if day > 0:
            current_streak += 1
            longest_streak = max(longest_streak, current_streak)
        else:
            current_streak = 0
    return current_streak, longest_streak

github-profile-summary-cards:

function generateCards(username) {
    const cards = [
        generateContributionCard(username),
        generateLanguageCard(username),
        generateStatsCard(username),
        generateRepoCard(username),
        generateCommitCard(username)
    ];
    return cards;
}

The code snippets highlight the focused approach of github-readme-streak-stats on streak calculations, while github-profile-summary-cards generates a variety of profile summary cards.

Pros of github-stats

• Provides a more detailed breakdown of language usage percentages
• Includes a "Lines of code changed" statistic for a deeper activity overview
• Offers customizable themes for generated images

Cons of github-stats

• Lacks visual graphs and charts for data representation
• Does not provide contribution calendars or commit history visualizations
• Has fewer overall statistics and metrics compared to github-profile-summary-cards

Code Comparison

github-stats:

languages = get_languages(oauth_token)
repos = get_total_repos(oauth_token)
commits = get_total_commits(oauth_token)

github-profile-summary-cards:

const statsData = await getStatsData(token, user);
const contributionsData = await getContributionsData(token, user);
const profileDetails = await getProfileDetails(token, user);

Both projects use API calls to fetch user data, but github-stats focuses on specific metrics like languages and commit counts, while github-profile-summary-cards retrieves a broader range of data including contributions and profile details.

github-stats generates static images with key statistics, whereas github-profile-summary-cards creates multiple cards with various visualizations. The latter offers more comprehensive GitHub profile analytics, but github-stats provides a simpler, more focused approach to displaying GitHub activity.