Frequently Asked Questions

GitScan is a real-time platform for discovering trending GitHub repositories and products. We surface what is gaining traction now, helping builders discover early and giving creators a way to build momentum.

Head to the Submit page and choose:

• GitHub repository → paste your repo URL
• Product → paste your website URL

We will automatically generate a live listing using enriched data.

We detect existing listings and redirect you instantly. No duplicates. Just one canonical page per repo or product.

Open your listing, sign in, and follow the claim flow.

For repos:

Connect your GitHub account

For products:

Claim ownership directly as the submitter

Claimed listings unlock:

• Full control over your listing
• Access to promotion tools
• A do-follow backlink for SEO
• The ability to collect boosts and climb the leaderboard

Yes. You can manage and update your listing anytime from your dashboard.

For repositories:

Data is pulled directly from the GitHub API and continuously synced.

For products:

Data is enriched from your website and updated based on activity (boosts, engagement).

• GitHub repo data refreshes every few minutes
• Product rankings update in real time based on boosts and activity

You can:

• Collect on-site boosts to climb the leaderboard
• Share your listing to drive engagement
• Get featured in our weekly newsletter
• Use promotion tools for additional exposure

GitScan is built for:

• Developers and open-source builders
• Founders launching products and tools
• Early adopters looking to discover what is next

Yes. You can boost your own repo or product, as well as others. Boosts help increase visibility and improve leaderboard position.

Reach out anytime at hello@gitscan.co with your repo or product URL and a quick description of your issue.