Announcing the Stale Repos Action
Blog post from GitHub
GitHub has introduced the Stale Repos Action, a tool designed to identify and report inactive repositories within an organization, aiding in the effective management of open source projects. This action, developed by GitHub's Open Source Programs Office (OSPO), allows organizations to make informed decisions about archiving or reviving dormant projects by providing a report on repositories with no activity over a configurable period. The tool is open source and involves setting up a workflow in a chosen GitHub repository, with customizable parameters such as the number of inactive days. It generates a Markdown report detailing inactive repositories, facilitating discussions with maintainers about project status. This initiative aims to enhance the organization and stewardship of open source catalogs while encouraging community collaboration.