RepX is a lightweight reputation system built in C++ with a terminal-based navigation UI.
It records reputation through controlled, encrypted entries and generates transparent leaderboards from accumulated data. RepX follows a strict no-modification philosophy. Scores are never edited, every change is appended through structured logic, preserving a tamper-resistant history.
RepX ensures accountability, integrity, and trust by design - not by assumption.
Most reputation systems focus on scoring. RepX focuses on accountability.
RepX treats reputation like a ledger. All of this data is encrypted and stored in a controlled repboard.json, accessible only through RepX.
| Typical Reputation Systems | RepX |
|---|---|
| Scores can be modified | Scores are never edited - only appended |
| Reasons are optional | Reason is mandatory for every entry |
| History is unclear | Every entry records who and when |
| Reputers operate without traceability | Reputers are fully accountable |
| Bias is hard to challenge | Entries are verifiable and reviewable |
Because every entry is traceable, the system enables :
- Validation of reputation claims.
- Publicly verifiable reasoning.
- Log generation from stored data.
- Robust structure to prevent silent manipulations.
Trust is enforced by architecture - not authority.
RepX is built for any environment where reputation matters and accountability is important.
It can be used by :
- Teachers - tracking student performance or conduct
- Employers - evaluating employee contributions
- Event hosts - conducting competitive scoring systems
- Community organizers - running transparent leaderboards
- Team leads - monitoring developer productivity
- Project maintainers - managing open-source contributors
RepX is universal by design. If someone can earn reputation, RepX can record it.
- Fully transparent and community-driven - Find RepX repo in GitHub.
- Controlled Write Access Only - Scores cannot be edited manually.
- Tamper-Resistant History Linkage - Every entry is permanently traceable.
- Encrypted Reputation Data Storage - Secure
repboard.jsonfile.
- Lightweight C++ Executable - No heavy runtime dependencies.
- Portable Single Executable - Manage reputation and generate leaderboards with one file.
- Structured CLI Interaction - Controlled, predictable command flow.
- Terminal-Based Navigation UI - Keyboard-driven interface with structured navigation.
- Automatic Leaderboard Generation - Convert accumulated data into clean leaderboard output.
Reputation can be tracked in many ways - spreadsheets, Discord bots, LMS systems, HR tools, etc. But most of them are built for convenience, not integrity.
| Others | RepX |
|---|---|
| Manual score editing | No direct modification allowed |
| Optional or missing reasons | Mandatory reason for every entry |
| Weak or no history tracking | Structured, traceable history |
| Central authority control | Transparent, verifiable entries |
| Cloud/platform dependency | Portable single executable |
| Closed-source systems | Fully open-source |
RepX prioritizes structure over flexibility and accountability over convenience.
It is not designed to be flashy. It is designed to be reliable.
RepX follows a controlled reputation flow.
User Input
↓
RepX Engine
↓
Encrypted repboard.json
↓
Leaderboard Generation
↓
leaderboard.md
Below is the most basic navigation flow of the application -
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RepX is built as a modular, engine-style system - not as a monolithic script. The architecture emphasizes :
- Clear separation between core and modules
- Explicit state management
- Controlled global configuration
- Compile-time invariants where possible
- Minimal external dependencies
RepX avoids unnecessary abstraction and hidden state. Every component has a defined responsibility.
src/
├── core/
│ ├── engine
│ └── settings
│
├── app/
│ ├── layout
│ ├── navigation
│ ├── options
│ ├── renderer
│ └── state
│
├── modules/
│ └── utils
To view the whole project structure, follow STRUCTURE.
- No silent mutations
- No accidental globals
- No direct score modification
- Architecture over convenience
- Structure over shortcuts
RepX treats reputation as infrastructure - not a feature.
Before contributing, understand that RepX prioritizes structure, integrity, and architectural clarity over rapid feature addition.
- Fork the repository
- Create a new branch for your feature or fix
- Follow existing architectural patterns
- Keep changes modular and intentional
- Submit a pull request with a clear description
RepX is open-source software. It is distributed under the terms specified in the LICENSE file of this repository.
You are free to use, modify, and distribute RepX in accordance with those terms. By keeping RepX open, the system remains transparent, auditable, and community-driven - aligned with its core philosophy of accountability and trust.