GITHUB STAR COUNTER
A live GitHub star counter that reads the public repository API and flips stargazer count, fork count, and the latest release tag — preloaded with vercel/next.js as the example. Point the three data widgets at your own repo URL and the board becomes a real-time traction display for dev offices, launch livestreams, and conference booths.
- 01GitHub star counter
- 02Open source project display
- 03Developer office TV board
- 04Repo milestone celebration screen
- 05Conference booth stars counter
How do I show my own repository instead of next.js?
Fork the board and edit each data widget's URL to api.github.com/repos/your-org/your-repo — the JSON paths for stargazers_count, forks_count, and tag_name stay the same. Update the repo-name text line, and the board is yours in three edits.
How fresh are the star and release numbers?
Each widget polls the GitHub API on its own interval, and when a value changes the flaps flip to the new number in under a second — a star surge during a launch reads as continuous motion. JSON data widgets require the Business plan.
Can we show this at a conference booth without extra gear?
Yes. Any booth TV or monitor with a browser works, or bring a Chromecast or Fire TV stick for rented screens. The board is a URL, so venue wifi plus power is the entire setup — no laptop needs to stay tethered.
Is there a free way to try it with our repo?
Fork the template, point it at your repository, and preview it free while you tinker. Paying only starts when the board goes live on a TV; since this template is built on live GitHub data, that means the Business plan.