RepositoryMuster
RepositoryMuster is an open-source framework and reference implementation designed to inventory, classify, and expose metadata about software code repositories. It provides a standardized approach for organizations to catalog repositories across multiple hosting services, including public and private instances, and to produce a unified view of their software assets.
Key capabilities include automatic collection of repository metadata, such as repository name, owner, licensing information, primary
The system typically comprises a collector module that communicates with hosting services via APIs, a normalizer
Usage scenarios include compliance audits, security and license risk assessment, impact analysis, inventory for renewals and
History: RepositoryMuster emerged in 2020 as a collaborative effort of the Open Archive Initiative to address
Licensing and governance: The project is distributed under the MIT License and operates with a light governance
Related topics include software bill of materials, software repositories, and metadata standards.