GitHub free stars
Get started without a purchase: connect GitHub, choose a public repository and support other projects to participate in reciprocal Stars, Watches and Forks. Free exchange takes participation and time; it does not guarantee instant Stars.
Have a GitHub account you can connect and a public repository to promote. Before sharing it, add a short description, a clear README and a working example so other developers can understand the project.
Create a free GitHubStarMate account, then connect GitHub during setup. Review the requested permissions: the connection lets GitHubStarMate perform Star, Watch and Fork actions for you through the exchange workflow.
Select your public target repository and enable the Star, Watch or Fork actions that fit your project. Review the saved settings before joining the exchange.
Browse community projects and complete eligible support actions with your connected account. For free exchange visibility, your Stars given count must be greater than your Stars received count. Participation takes reciprocal support and time; creating an account alone does not earn a fixed number of Stars.
Use the dashboard to review support you owe, pending reciprocal actions and completed activity. Return support when it is due and check back as other members participate. There is no instant-delivery promise or guaranteed Star count.
You can participate without buying Membership or promotion credits. Free means no purchase is required; you still contribute support to other repositories and spend time managing reciprocal activity.
Prepare a GitHub account you can authorize and a public target repository. A useful description, README and working example help other members understand what they are supporting.
No. Progress depends on eligible actions and community participation. Monitor your dashboard and fulfill reciprocal support instead of expecting a fixed number or deadline.
The exchange uses connected developer accounts. GitHubStarMate can perform authorized actions, and Membership includes automatic reciprocity. Free exchange does not promise that every action is manually performed.