What is a vibe score?
A vibe score is VibeTalent's composite reputation metric — a single number that summarizes how consistently and effectively a developer ships code. It combines four weighted inputs: coding streak (40%), project quality based on GitHub repo health (30%), GitHub activity such as commits, PRs, and reviews (20%), and peer endorsements weighted by the endorser's own vibe score (10%).
The vibe score exists because resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and interview performance are all easy to fake. A vibe score is not. Every input is pulled from verifiable, public data — GitHub commits, repository statistics, and endorsements from other ranked developers — and the formula is transparent.
The 40/30/20/10 weighting reflects what actually matters for hiring decisions. Streak length is weighted highest because it is the hardest signal to game and the strongest predictor of future delivery. Project quality (deployment status, stars, forks, commit frequency) ranks next because shipped products beat abandoned side projects. GitHub activity covers the broader contribution surface — PRs, code reviews, issues. Peer endorsements add a social-graph layer but are deliberately weighted lightest to prevent collusion.
Vibe scores update daily as new commits and project changes come in. The score is public on every developer's profile, used to rank the global leaderboard, and consumed by VibeFinder Bot to match clients with builders who fit a project's requirements.
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See it in practice
Browse builders ranked by streak, project quality, and vibe score on the live VibeTalent leaderboard.
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