What is the open source death certificate generator?

It's a web tool that analyzes public GitHub repos for inactivity, generates a funny 'death certificate' with cause and last commit quote, all open source code.

How does Commitment Issues detect dead repos?

Scans commit history, issues, stars via GitHub API; if dormant too long, declares it dead with AI-assisted snarky diagnosis.

Can I generate death certificates for private repos?

Not yet – public only. Fork the repo and hack in auth if you're bold.

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Dead GitHub Repos Get Proper Funerals: Meet the Open Source Death Certificate Generator

Your forgotten GitHub repos just got tombstones. This open source death certificate generator turns digital neglect into shareable memorials, poking fun at our commitment issues.

theAIcatchup Apr 09, 2026 3 min read

Screenshot of Commitment Issues death certificate for a dead GitHub repo

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Turns abandoned GitHub repos into humorous, shareable death certificates. 𝕏
Highlights open source's high failure rate with sharp, self-deprecating wit. 𝕏
Potential to spark community rituals and revive zombie projects via virality. 𝕏

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