Quantify Your
Commons Dependency
Understanding how much open-source software your organization depends on is the first step toward building a sustainable relationship with the digital commons.
Analyze Your Codebase
Enter a public GitHub repository URL and our Software Composition Analysis (SCA) tool will automatically identify and value its open-source dependencies.
Enter a GitHub Repository URL
Paste any public GitHub repository link below. The tool will scan its dependencies and estimate their monetary value using the COCOMO II model.
Example: https://github.com/scikit-learn/scikit-learn
How It Works
Step 1: Identify
A Software Composition Analysis (SCA) pipeline scans your codebase and produces a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)-a complete list of all open-source dependencies your application uses.
Step 2: Value
These dependencies are cross-referenced with our extracted GitHub contribution data. We calculate the development cost using the COCOMO II model to assign a tangible, monetary value.
Step 3: Understand
The result is a clear picture of how much free value you're extracting from the commons, revealing the hidden cost of free-ridership and your organization's true dependency.
Step 4: Act
Armed with this knowledge, you can make informed decisions about contributing back, supporting open-source projects, and building a sustainable relationship with the digital commons.
Now That You Know
Understanding your dependency on open-source is powerful. Most organizations don't realize the immense value they extract from the commons. Now that you do, let's explore how your organization can give back and ensure the sustainability of the projects you depend on.
Ways to Contribute
Financial Support
Many open-source projects are maintained by non-profits and depend on donations from companies and individuals. Even small contributions help sustain the projects you rely on.
Contribute Skills
Open-source projects need developers, designers, writers, and maintainers. By contributing your expertise, you directly improve the infrastructure you depend on.
Advocate & Promote
Spread awareness about the digital commons. Support policy changes that recognize and fund open-source infrastructure at local and global levels.