A comprehensive guide to GitHub achievements and how to unlock them
GitStar is a modern web application built with React and Vite that provides detailed information about all GitHub profile achievements, badges, and highlights. Learn how to unlock every GitHub achievement and make your profile stand out in the developer community.
Live Demo | Report Bug | Request Feature
- Complete Achievement Guide: Detailed information about all GitHub profile achievements[1][2][3]
- Step-by-Step Instructions: Learn exactly how to unlock each achievement
- Interactive Design: Modern, responsive interface built with React and Tailwind CSS
- Real-time Updates: Stay updated with the latest GitHub features and achievements
- Achievement Tracker: Track your progress towards unlocking achievements
- Badge Showcase: Visual representation of all available badges and their tiers
GitHub achievements are special profile badges that showcase your contributions and activities within the GitHub community. Here's the complete list of available achievements:[3]
| Badge | Achievement | How to Unlock | Tiers |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⭐ | Starstruck | Create a repository with 16+ stars[1][2] | Bronze (16), Silver (128), Gold (512), Platinum (4096) |
| 🦈 | Pull Shark | Get 2+ pull requests merged[1][2] | Bronze (2), Silver (16), Gold (128), Platinum (1024) |
| 🧠 | Galaxy Brain | Get 2+ accepted answers in Discussions[1][2] | Bronze (2), Silver (8), Gold (16), Platinum (32) |
| ⚡ | Quickdraw | Close an issue/PR within 5 minutes of opening[1][2] | Single tier |
| 👥 | Pair Extraordinaire | Co-author 1+ merged pull requests[1][2] | Bronze (10), Silver (24), Gold (48) |
| 🎯 | YOLO | Merge a PR without code review[1][2] | Single tier |
| 💝 | Public Sponsor | Sponsor open source work via GitHub Sponsors[1][2] | Single tier |
| Badge | Achievement | How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|
| ❤️ | Heart On Your Sleeve | React with ❤️ emoji (Being tested)[1] |
| 🔮 | Open Sourcerer | Have PRs merged in multiple public repos (Being tested)[1] |
| 🚀 | Mars 2020 Contributor | Contributed to Mars 2020 mission repos (No longer available)[1] |
| ❄️ | Arctic Code Vault Contributor | Code archived in 2020 program (No longer available)[1] |
- Frontend: React 18+ with Vite
- Styling: Tailwind CSS
- Language: JavaScript/TypeScript
- Build Tool: Vite
- Linting: ESLint
- Package Manager: npm/yarn/pnpm
- Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/dpvasani/GitStar.git
cd GitStar- Install dependencies
npm install
# or
yarn install
# or
pnpm install- Start development server
npm run dev
# or
yarn dev
# or
pnpm dev- Open in browser
Navigate to
http://localhost:5173to view the application.
GitStar/
├── public/
│ ├── images/
│ └── favicon.ico
├── src/
│ ├── components/
│ │ ├── AchievementCard.jsx
│ │ ├── Header.jsx
│ │ └── Footer.jsx
│ ├── pages/
│ │ ├── Home.jsx
│ │ ├── Achievements.jsx
│ │ └── Guide.jsx
│ ├── styles/
│ ├── utils/
│ ├── App.jsx
│ └── main.jsx
├── tailwind.config.js
├── vite.config.js
├── package.json
└── README.md
Goal: Get 16 stars on a repository[3]
- Create a useful, high-quality repository
- Share your project on social media, forums, and developer communities
- Write comprehensive documentation and README
- Contribute to open source discussions
- Engage with the community and help others
Goal: Get 2 merged pull requests[3]
- Find open source projects you're interested in
- Look for "good first issue" or "help wanted" labels
- Fork the repository and make meaningful contributions
- Submit well-documented pull requests
- Respond to feedback and collaborate with maintainers
Goal: Get 2 accepted answers in GitHub Discussions[3]
- Visit GitHub Community Discussions
- Find unanswered questions in your area of expertise
- Provide detailed, helpful answers
- Ensure your answers are marked as accepted by the question author
Goal: Close an issue or PR within 5 minutes of opening[2]
- Create a simple issue in your own repository
- Immediately close it or provide a quick fix
- This works best with documentation updates or minor fixes
npm run dev # Start development server
npm run build # Build for production
npm run preview # Preview production build
npm run lint # Run ESLintWe welcome contributions from the community! Here's how you can help:
- Fork the repository
- Create a feature branch (
git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature) - Add achievement information or improve existing documentation
- Commit your changes (
git commit -m 'Add amazing feature') - Push to the branch (
git push origin feature/amazing-feature) - Open a Pull Request
- Update achievement information as GitHub releases new features
- Maintain consistent formatting and styling
- Test your changes thoroughly
- Update documentation when necessary
Based on community data:[3]
- Most Common: Pull Shark (2 merged PRs)
- Most Prestigious: Starstruck Gold (512 stars)
- Hardest to Get: Mars 2020 Contributor (no longer available)
- Easiest: Quickdraw (5-minute close)
- Enable Achievement Display: Go to your profile settings to show achievements
- Pin Important Repositories: Highlight your best work
- Write Detailed READMEs: Help others understand your projects
- Stay Active: Regular contributions help unlock achievements
- Engage with Community: Support other developers' projects
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
- GitHub for creating the achievements system
- The open source community for inspiration and support
- All contributors who help maintain this project
- Creator: Darshan Vasani (@dpvasani)[4]
- Issues: GitHub Issues
- Discussions: GitHub Discussions
Made with ❤️ by the open source community
⭐ Star this repository if it helped you unlock GitHub achievements! ⭐
[21] https://sagelga.com/2024/08/23/github-achievements-list/ [22] https://gomzyakov.github.io/achievements/ [23] https://github.com/topics/achievements