**GitHub Repo Stats**
A tool built by Simon Willison to provide a quick glance at the number of commits in a GitHub repository, previously hidden on mobile sites. This utility fetches useful stats via CORS-enabled REST or GraphQL calls and displays them directly within the tool itself.
– **User-friendly**: Fixes the visibility issue of commit counts for repositories viewed through GitHub’s mobile site.
– **Efficient API Calls**: Utilizes Wither to make secure and efficient data retrievals, ensuring privacy and security are maintained.
– **Versatile**: Supports both public repository URLs and private repo IDs, making it a versatile tool for developers and maintainers.
This tool enhances the developer experience by providing quick insights into project history without needing to navigate away from the mobile view.
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