TECHNOLOGYJun 20 · 17:52 UTCHACKER NEWSciwolex

Ask HN: Due to spam on GitHub, what platforms can I move my projects?

A user reports receiving excessive spam pull requests and inflated stars on GitHub, primarily from bots and 'vibe coders' aiming to boost profiles. They seek alternative platforms for hosting projects.

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