Am I neglecting my open source projects?

· · Aug. 10, 2026, 5:09 p.m.
Summary
The author discusses their experience maintaining numerous open source projects, detailing the creation of a dashboard that indicates which projects need more attention based on metrics like downloads, issues, and publication history. This tool helps track neglected packages while providing a sense of accomplishment for successfully managing dependencies. The author reflects on the value of reducing dependencies and the satisfaction of archiving old projects.
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