How to get listed on GitHub

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FreeTakes about 10 minutesPriority: HighDev community
Open submit pageon github.com (opens in a new tab)

In short: Getting listed on GitHub is free. Plan for about 10 minutes — it is a form plus links and assets you already have.

What they ask for: Create org/repo README linking your tool; submit to relevant awesome lists.

How to submit

  1. Get your material ready

    Create org/repo README linking your tool; submit to relevant awesome lists.

  2. Meet the site's conditions

    Only publish original/clean licensed code; no fake stars.

  3. Submit on github.com

    Open the submission page on github.com and complete its form — that is the "Open submit page" link at the top of this page.

Rules and caveats

Only publish original/clean licensed code; no fake stars.

Why it scores 86

Priority sets the band — this one is high. Cost (free) and effort (quick) move it within that band, which puts it in the high impact tier. The score orders a submission queue. It is not a measure of the site’s domain authority, traffic or quality.

Questions

Is it free to submit to GitHub?
Yes — submitting to GitHub is free. The sheet records the cost as “Free”.
How long does it take to get listed on GitHub?
Plan for about 10 minutes of your own work — it is a form plus links and assets you already have. Whatever review the site runs after that is its own, and we do not put a clock on it.
What do I need before submitting to GitHub?
Create org/repo README linking your tool; submit to relevant awesome lists.
Are there rules or restrictions on GitHub?
Only publish original/clean licensed code; no fake stars.