Koodata

Koodata is a data platform and repository designed to index, curate, and analyze codified information about software projects. It aggregates metadata from public code repositories, issue trackers, package registries, and related sources to support research, tooling, and policy analysis, with an emphasis on transparency and provenance.

Data and sources: Koodata collects repository metadata, commit histories, pull requests, issue topics, dependency graphs, license information, and usage metrics. It normalizes data into a consistent schema and records source provenance and ingestion timestamps for downstream users.

Access and interfaces: The platform provides REST and GraphQL APIs, bulk downloads, and a query language for researchers. It supports authenticated access, rate limiting, and clear data usage guidelines to preserve integrity and privacy.

History and governance: Koodata was established in 2020 by a consortium of data scientists and software engineers. Development emphasizes open standards, community governance, and collaboration with academic and industry partners. A steering council oversees schema evolution and licensing policies.

Uses and reception: Researchers employ Koodata to study software ecosystems, coding trends, and vulnerability exposure, while developers use it for benchmarking and license compliance checks. Critics raise concerns about data licensing, quality, and potential biases in repository representation.