Tools & Libraries Reference Guide
Comprehensive list with direct links and use cases
GIT ANALYSIS TOOLS
Visualization & GUI Tools
| Tool | Link | Language | License | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gource | https://gource.io | C++ | GPL-3.0 | Animated visualization, demo videos |
| GitUp | https://gitup.co | Objective-C | GPL-2.0 | Fast macOS client, 40k+ commits/sec |
| Gilot | https://github.com/hirokidaichi/gilot | JavaScript | MIT | Bug prediction, hotspot detection |
| GitKraken | https://www.gitkraken.com | Proprietary | Commercial | Team collaboration, visual client |
| GitHub Desktop | https://desktop.github.com | TypeScript | MIT | Official GitHub client |
Analysis Libraries
Python
| Library | PyPI | GitHub | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| GitPython | pip install gitpython | https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython | Local repo analysis |
| PyGithub | pip install PyGithub | https://github.com/PyGithub/PyGithub | GitHub API interaction |
| git-fame | pip install git-fame | https://github.com/casperdcl/git-fame | Contributor stats |
| gitinspector | pip install gitinspector | https://github.com/ejwa/gitinspector | Statistical analysis |
JavaScript/TypeScript
| Library | NPM | GitHub | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Octokit | npm install octokit | https://github.com/octokit/octokit.js | GitHub API (official SDK) |
| simple-git | npm install simple-git | https://github.com/steveukx/git-js | Git commands in Node.js |
| nodegit | npm install nodegit | https://github.com/nodegit/nodegit | libgit2 bindings |
| isomorphic-git | npm install isomorphic-git | https://github.com/isomorphic-git/isomorphic-git | Pure JS Git implementation |
Go
| Library | Go Get | GitHub | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| go-git | go get github.com/go-git/go-git/v5 | https://github.com/go-git/go-git | Pure Go Git implementation |
| Hercules | go get github.com/src-d/hercules | https://github.com/src-d/hercules | Full history analysis |
Ruby
| Library | Gem | GitHub | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| rugged | gem install rugged | https://github.com/libgit2/rugged | libgit2 bindings |
| git | gem install git | https://github.com/ruby-git/ruby-git | Pure Ruby interface |
Advanced Analysis Platforms
| Platform | Link | Type | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| GrimoireLab | https://chaoss.github.io/grimoirelab | Open Source | Comprehensive metrics |
| RepoSense | https://github.com/reposense/RepoSense | Open Source | Contribution analysis |
| gitbase | https://github.com/src-d/gitbase | Open Source | SQL queries on Git |
| eazyBI | https://eazybi.com/blog/analyze-and-visualize-git-log | Commercial | OLAP analysis |
GITHUB API & TOOLS
Official GitHub Tools
| Tool | Link | Description |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub CLI | https://cli.github.com | Official command-line tool |
| GitHub REST API | https://docs.github.com/en/rest | REST API v3 documentation |
| GitHub GraphQL API | https://docs.github.com/en/graphql | GraphQL API v4 documentation |
| GitHub API Explorer | https://docs.github.com/en/graphql/overview/explorer | Interactive GraphQL playground |
| GitHub Actions | https://github.com/features/actions | CI/CD automation |
| GitHub Apps | https://docs.github.com/en/developers/apps | Bot framework |
Third-Party Analysis Services
| Service | Link | Pricing | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphite Insights | https://graphite.dev | Freemium | PR metrics, review times |
| RepoBeats | https://repobeats.axiom.co | Free | Contributor heatmaps |
| CodeSee | https://www.codesee.io | Freemium | Visual code mapping |
| Gitpod | https://www.gitpod.io | Freemium | Cloud dev environments |
| Sourcegraph | https://sourcegraph.com | Freemium | Universal code search |
GitHub Profile Enhancement
| Tool | GitHub | Stars | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| GitHub Readme Stats | https://github.com/anuraghazra/github-readme-stats | 150k+ | Dynamic stats cards |
| GitHub Profile Trophy | https://github.com/ryo-ma/github-profile-trophy | 4k+ | Achievement trophies |
| GitHub Streak Stats | https://github.com/DenverCoder1/github-readme-streak-stats | 4k+ | Commit streaks |
| Activity Graph | https://github.com/Ashutosh00710/github-readme-activity-graph | 1k+ | Contribution graphs |
| Profile Views Counter | https://github.com/antonkomarev/github-profile-views-counter | 400+ | View tracking |
AI & LLM TOOLS
LLM Providers
| Provider | API Docs | Pricing Page | Models |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAI | https://platform.openai.com/docs | https://openai.com/pricing | GPT-4, GPT-4o, GPT-3.5 |
| Anthropic (Claude) | https://docs.anthropic.com | https://www.anthropic.com/pricing | Claude 4, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Haiku |
| Google Gemini | https://ai.google.dev/docs | https://ai.google.dev/pricing | Gemini 1.5 Pro/Flash |
| Cohere | https://docs.cohere.com | https://cohere.com/pricing | Command, Embed |
| Groq | https://console.groq.com/docs | https://wow.groq.com/pricing | Llama 3, Mixtral (fast) |
| Together AI | https://docs.together.ai | https://www.together.ai/pricing | Open source models |
LLM Frameworks
| Framework | Install | GitHub | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| LangChain | npm install langchain | https://github.com/langchain-ai/langchainjs | Complex LLM workflows |
| LlamaIndex | pip install llama-index | https://github.com/run-llama/llama_index | RAG applications |
| Haystack | pip install farm-haystack | https://github.com/deepset-ai/haystack | NLP pipelines |
| AutoGPT | Clone repo | https://github.com/Significant-Gravitas/AutoGPT | Autonomous agents |
| LangFlow | pip install langflow | https://github.com/logspace-ai/langflow | Visual LLM builder |
Local LLM Solutions
| Tool | Link | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ollama | https://ollama.ai | Run Llama 3, Mistral locally |
| LM Studio | https://lmstudio.ai | GUI for local models |
| LocalAI | https://localai.io | OpenAI-compatible local API |
| GPT4All | https://gpt4all.io | Desktop app for local LLMs |
| llama.cpp | https://github.com/ggerganov/llama.cpp | C++ inference engine |
Prompt Engineering Tools
| Tool | Link | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| PromptLayer | https://promptlayer.com | Prompt tracking & analytics |
| LangSmith | https://smith.langchain.com | LLM observability |
| Helicone | https://helicone.ai | LLM monitoring |
| Portkey | https://portkey.ai | LLM gateway & routing |
| Prompt Flow | https://github.com/microsoft/promptflow | Prompt engineering framework |
CHANGELOG & RELEASE AUTOMATION
AI-Powered Changelog Generators
| Tool | Link | Language | LLM Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI Changelog Generator | https://github.com/entro314-labs/ai-changelog-generator | TypeScript | OpenAI, Claude, Ollama, Azure |
| Changeish | https://dev.to/itlackey/changeish-automate-your-changelog-with-ai | JavaScript | OpenAI, Ollama |
| Release Drafter | https://github.com/release-drafter/release-drafter | JavaScript | Template-based (no LLM) |
| semantic-release | https://github.com/semantic-release/semantic-release | JavaScript | Automated versioning |
| GenAIScript (Microsoft) | https://microsoft.github.io/genaiscript | TypeScript | Multiple LLMs |
GitHub Actions for Releases
| Action | Marketplace Link | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Release Drafter | https://github.com/marketplace/actions/release-drafter | Auto-draft releases |
| Semantic Release | https://github.com/marketplace/actions/action-semantic-release | Automated versioning |
| Create Release | https://github.com/marketplace/actions/create-release | Simple release creation |
| Auto Changelog | https://github.com/marketplace/actions/auto-changelog | Generate CHANGELOG.md |
| Conventional Changelog | https://github.com/marketplace/actions/conventional-changelog-action | Conventional commits |
Changelog Formats & Standards
| Standard | Link | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Keep a Changelog | https://keepachangelog.com | Changelog format standard |
| Semantic Versioning | https://semver.org | Version numbering standard |
| Conventional Commits | https://www.conventionalcommits.org | Commit message standard |
GITHUB BOTS & AUTOMATION
Bot Frameworks
| Framework | Language | GitHub | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Probot | Node.js | https://github.com/probot/probot | GitHub Apps (official SDK) |
| Octokit | TypeScript | https://github.com/octokit/octokit.js | GitHub API interactions |
| gidgethub | Python | https://github.com/gidgethub/gidgethub | Python GitHub bots |
| go-github | Go | https://github.com/google/go-github | Go GitHub API client |
| PyGithub | Python | https://github.com/PyGithub/PyGithub | Python GitHub API client |
Popular Probot Apps
| App | GitHub | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome Bot | https://github.com/behaviorbot/welcome | Welcome new contributors |
| Stale Bot | https://github.com/probot/stale | Close stale issues/PRs |
| WIP Bot | https://github.com/wip/app | Block WIP pull requests |
| Release Drafter | https://github.com/release-drafter/release-drafter | Draft release notes |
| Auto Assign | https://github.com/kentaro-m/auto-assign-action | Auto-assign reviewers |
| Label Sync | https://github.com/Financial-Times/github-label-sync | Sync labels across repos |
Google’s Repo Automation Bots
| Bot | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| repo-automation-bots | Collection by Google | https://github.com/googleapis/repo-automation-bots |
| auto-label | Auto-label PRs | Part of collection |
| release-please | Automated releases | https://github.com/googleapis/release-please |
| conventional-commit-lint | Enforce commit format | Part of collection |
CONTENT GENERATION & AUTOMATION
AI Writing Tools
| Tool | Link | Pricing | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper | https://www.jasper.ai | $49+/month | Marketing content |
| Copy.ai | https://www.copy.ai | Freemium | General copywriting |
| Writesonic | https://writesonic.com | Freemium | SEO content |
| Frase | https://www.frase.io | $15+/month | SEO research |
| Rytr | https://rytr.me | Freemium | Budget-friendly |
| ContentBot | https://contentbot.ai | $19+/month | Bulk content |
| Spreadbot | https://spreadbot.ai | Enterprise | Long-form automation |
Developer Content Tools
| Tool | Link | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Carbon | https://carbon.now.sh | Beautiful code screenshots |
| Ray.so | https://ray.so | Code snippet sharing |
| Snappify | https://snappify.com | Code presentations |
| Chalk.ist | https://chalk.ist | Code snippet images |
| Codeimg.io | https://codeimg.io | Code to image |
Technical Writing Tools
| Tool | Link | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Grammarly | https://grammarly.com | Grammar & style checking |
| Hemingway Editor | https://hemingwayapp.com | Readability improvement |
| Vale | https://vale.sh | Prose linting |
| Notion AI | https://www.notion.so/product/ai | AI writing assistant |
| GitHub Copilot | https://github.com/features/copilot | Code & docs generation |
WORKFLOW AUTOMATION
No-Code/Low-Code Platforms
| Platform | Link | Pricing | GitHub Integration |
|---|---|---|---|
| n8n | https://n8n.io | Open source / $20+ | Yes (native node) |
| Zapier | https://zapier.com | $20+/month | Yes (via integration) |
| Make (Integromat) | https://www.make.com | Freemium | Yes |
| Pipedream | https://pipedream.com | Freemium | Yes (code-first) |
| Activepieces | https://www.activepieces.com | Open source | Yes |
| Temporal | https://temporal.io | Open source / Cloud | Via webhooks |
n8n Workflow Templates
| Template | Link | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Social Media Automation | https://n8n.io/workflows/4637 | AI content for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X |
| Social Content Generator | https://n8n.io/workflows/3082 | Generate & publish to X, LinkedIn |
| GitHub to Slack | https://n8n.io/workflows/ | Webhook → Slack notifications |
Webhook Tools
| Tool | Link | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Hookdeck | https://hookdeck.com | Webhook infrastructure |
| Svix | https://www.svix.com | Webhook as a service |
| webhook.site | https://webhook.site | Testing webhooks |
| RequestBin | https://requestbin.com | Inspect HTTP requests |
| ngrok | https://ngrok.com | Local webhook testing |
SOCIAL MEDIA AUTOMATION
Multi-Platform Schedulers
| Tool | Link | Pricing | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffer | https://buffer.com | $6+/month | Simple scheduling |
| Hootsuite | https://www.hootsuite.com | $99+/month | Enterprise features |
| Sprout Social | https://sproutsocial.com | $249+/month | Advanced analytics |
| Later | https://later.com | Freemium | Visual planning |
| SocialBee | https://socialbee.com | $29+/month | Content categories |
| Publer | https://publer.io | Freemium | AI assistance |
Developer-Focused Tools
| Tool | Link | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Typefully | https://typefully.com | Twitter threads |
| Taplio | https://taplio.com | LinkedIn automation |
| Hypefury | https://hypefury.com | Twitter growth |
| Tweet Hunter | https://tweethunter.io | Twitter content |
Social Media APIs
| Platform | API Docs | Rate Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Twitter/X | https://developer.twitter.com/en/docs | 50 requests/15min (free) |
| https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/linkedin/marketing | Varies by endpoint | |
| Facebook/Instagram | https://developers.facebook.com | 200 calls/hour |
| https://www.reddit.com/dev/api | 60 requests/minute | |
| Dev.to | https://developers.forem.com | Generous (no strict limit) |
EMAIL & NEWSLETTER TOOLS
Email Service Providers
| Service | Link | Free Tier | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resend | https://resend.com | 100/day | Transactional emails |
| SendGrid | https://sendgrid.com | 100/day | Reliable delivery |
| Mailgun | https://www.mailgun.com | 5000/month | Developer-friendly |
| Postmark | https://postmarkapp.com | 100/month | Transactional |
| AWS SES | https://aws.amazon.com/ses | 62000/month | Cost-effective at scale |
| Loops | https://loops.so | 2000/month | Simple API |
Newsletter Platforms
| Platform | Link | Pricing | API | Automation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beehiiv | https://www.beehiiv.com | Freemium | Yes | Yes (IFTTT-style) |
| Substack | https://substack.com | Free (10% fee) | No | Limited |
| ConvertKit | https://convertkit.com | Freemium | Yes | Advanced |
| MailerLite | https://www.mailerlite.com | Freemium | Yes | Good |
| Buttondown | https://buttondown.email | $9+/month | Yes | Simple |
| Ghost | https://ghost.org | $9+/month | Yes | Advanced |
Email Template Builders
| Tool | Link | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| React Email | https://react.email | React components → HTML |
| MJML | https://mjml.io | Responsive email framework |
| Maizzle | https://maizzle.com | Tailwind CSS emails |
| Foundation Emails | https://get.foundation/emails | Responsive framework |
MONITORING & ANALYTICS
Application Monitoring
| Service | Link | Free Tier | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sentry | https://sentry.io | 5k errors/month | Error tracking |
| LogRocket | https://logrocket.com | 1k sessions/month | Session replay |
| Datadog | https://www.datadoghq.com | 14-day trial | Full observability |
| New Relic | https://newrelic.com | 100 GB/month | APM & monitoring |
| Grafana Cloud | https://grafana.com | Generous | Dashboards & alerts |
Analytics Platforms
| Platform | Link | Privacy-Focused | Self-Hostable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plausible | https://plausible.io | Yes | Yes |
| PostHog | https://posthog.com | Yes | Yes |
| Umami | https://umami.is | Yes | Yes |
| Fathom | https://usefathom.com | Yes | No |
| Simple Analytics | https://simpleanalytics.com | Yes | No |
Log Aggregation
| Tool | Link | Type | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| SigNoz | https://signoz.io | Open source | All-in-one observability |
| Grafana Loki | https://grafana.com/oss/loki | Open source | Log aggregation |
| Fluentd | https://www.fluentd.org | Open source | Log collection |
| Vector | https://vector.dev | Open source | Data pipeline |
DEVELOPMENT UTILITIES
Authentication & Auth
| Service | Link | Free Tier | OAuth Providers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clerk | https://clerk.com | 10k users | Many |
| Auth0 | https://auth0.com | 7k users | Many |
| Supabase Auth | https://supabase.com/auth | 50k users | Many |
| NextAuth.js | https://next-auth.js.org | Open source | 50+ |
| Lucia | https://lucia-auth.com | Open source | DIY |
Database & Storage
| Service | Link | Free Tier | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supabase | https://supabase.com | 500 MB | Postgres + Auth + Storage |
| PlanetScale | https://planetscale.com | 5 GB | MySQL |
| Neon | https://neon.tech | 3 GB | Serverless Postgres |
| Turso | https://turso.tech | 9 GB | SQLite at the edge |
| Upstash | https://upstash.com | 10k commands | Redis |
Hosting & Deployment
| Platform | Link | Free Tier | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vercel | https://vercel.com | Generous | Next.js, React |
| Netlify | https://www.netlify.com | 100 GB bandwidth | Static sites, JAMstack |
| Railway | https://railway.app | $5 credit/month | Full-stack apps |
| Fly.io | https://fly.io | 3 VMs | Containerized apps |
| Render | https://render.com | 750 hours | Web services, DBs |
Queue & Background Jobs
| Tool | Link | Type | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| BullMQ | https://docs.bullmq.io | Library | Node.js queues |
| Inngest | https://www.inngest.com | Service | Durable workflows |
| Trigger.dev | https://trigger.dev | Service | Background jobs |
| Quirrel | https://quirrel.dev | Service | Job scheduling |
LEARNING RESOURCES
Documentation Sites
| Resource | Link | Description |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub Docs | https://docs.github.com | Official GitHub documentation |
| MDN Web Docs | https://developer.mozilla.org | Web development reference |
| LangChain Docs | https://python.langchain.com/docs | LangChain documentation |
| Vercel Docs | https://vercel.com/docs | Next.js & deployment |
Tutorial Repositories
| Repo | Link | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub Bot Tutorial | https://github-bot-tutorial.readthedocs.io | Building GitHub bots |
| LangChain Tutorials | https://github.com/gkamradt/langchain-tutorials | LangChain examples |
| Awesome Probot | https://github.com/probot/awesome-probot | Probot resources |
| Awesome GitHub Actions | https://github.com/sdras/awesome-actions | GitHub Actions collection |
Communities
| Community | Link | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| r/webdev | https://reddit.com/r/webdev | |
| r/SideProject | https://reddit.com/r/SideProject | |
| Dev.to | https://dev.to | Community |
| Indie Hackers | https://www.indiehackers.com | Community |
| Product Hunt | https://www.producthunt.com | Launch platform |
PRICING COMPARISON (Monthly Estimates)
Starter Stack (0-100 users)
Vercel (Hobby) $0
Supabase (Free) $0
Resend (Free) $0
Claude API ~$10
GitHub Pro (optional) $4
--------------------------
Total: $10-14/month
Growth Stack (100-1000 users)
Vercel (Pro) $20
Supabase (Pro) $25
Resend (Pro) $20
Claude API ~$100
Sentry (Team) $26
Plausible $9
--------------------------
Total: $200/month
Scale Stack (1000+ users)
Vercel (Enterprise) $150+
Supabase (Team) $599
Resend (Business) $80
Claude API ~$500
Datadog $15/host
Stripe (payments) 2.9% + $0.30
--------------------------
Total: $1500+/month
QUICK COMMAND REFERENCE
GitHub CLI Commands
# List repositories
gh repo list
# Clone with SSH
gh repo clone owner/repo
# Create pull request
gh pr create --title "Title" --body "Description"
# View workflow runs
gh run list
# Create release
gh release create v1.0.0 --notes "Release notes"Octokit Quick Start
import { Octokit } from "octokit";
const octokit = new Octokit({ auth: "TOKEN" });
// List commits
const { data } = await octokit.rest.repos.listCommits({
owner: "owner",
repo: "repo"
});
// Create issue
await octokit.rest.issues.create({
owner: "owner",
repo: "repo",
title: "Bug",
body: "Description"
});Claude API Quick Start
import Anthropic from "@anthropic-ai/sdk";
const anthropic = new Anthropic({
apiKey: process.env.ANTHROPIC_API_KEY
});
const message = await anthropic.messages.create({
model: "claude-sonnet-4-20250514",
max_tokens: 1024,
messages: [
{ role: "user", content: "Hello, Claude!" }
]
});
console.log(message.content[0].text);n8n Webhook Trigger
// In n8n workflow, use Webhook node
// Webhook URL: https://your-n8n.com/webhook/github
// In GitHub repo settings:
// Webhooks → Add webhook
// Payload URL: [n8n webhook URL]
// Content type: application/json
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