1. Connect your account and choose a repository
Register, connect your GitHub account and review the permissions used to perform exchange actions. Select a public target repository and choose which Star, Watch and Fork actions you want to receive.
GitHub star exchange
Exchange GitHub stars with other open-source developers
A GitHub star exchange works best when it is clear, limited, and useful for both sides. GithubStarMate helps developers find repositories to support while tracking what is owed and what has been completed.
2. Support other projects
Browse participating repositories and use the exchange workflow to support projects with your connected account. Keep up with reciprocal actions you owe. Authorized actions can be performed by the platform; Membership adds automatic reciprocity and priority placement while active.
3. Monitor owed, pending and completed actions
Review actions you owe to other members, reciprocal actions still pending and completed activity in the dashboard. A pending action is not a completed result. Keep your GitHub connection and repository settings current as you follow progress.
4. Manage active repository seats
Your account includes one active repository seat. Purchased extra repository seats let the same account keep additional repositories active after payment is confirmed. Add seats when needed rather than creating a separate account for each project.
5. Choose how to participate
Free exchange requires reciprocal support and time. Membership provides automation and priority for ongoing participation. One-time promotion credits fund completed eligible actions through the community. Use the related free-exchange and promotion-pricing pages below to compare these options; none promises an instant Star count.
Common questions
What is a GitHub star exchange?
It is a reciprocal support workflow: developers support other repositories through connected GitHub accounts and track support for their own projects. GitHubStarMate records Stars, Watches and Forks so members can follow progress.
Can I add more than one repository?
Yes. One active repository seat is included, and each purchased extra seat allows one additional active repository on the same account after payment is confirmed.
Does Membership buy a fixed number of Stars?
No. Membership provides automatic reciprocal actions and priority placement while active. Any displayed Star estimate varies with participation. Promotion credits are a separate one-time purchase for completed actions.
What should I do while reciprocal actions are pending?
Check whether you owe support, confirm your GitHub connection and action settings, and follow completed activity in the dashboard. Timing depends on eligible actions and participation; there is no fixed completion deadline.