apache/camel-k - Open Source PR Review Scorecard

Apache Camel K is a lightweight integration platform, born on Kubernetes, with serverless superpowers

C-Rank Grade: A (Welcoming) - 68/100

External PR Merge Rate: 77%

Response Time: 2d

First Timer Success: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is apache/camel-k welcoming to first-time open-source contributors?

apache/camel-k has a recorded first-timer success rate of 88.9%. Repositories ranked A typically provide actionable feedback during code reviews and actively nurture new community contributors.

How fast can I expect code review feedback on my pull request?

Maintainers in apache/camel-k respond to incoming external pull requests in approximately 46.9 hours on average. Keeping PRs focused on single tasks and ensuring tests pass helps maintainers review faster.

What does the 68.2 C-Rank™ score (A Tier) represent?

The C-Rank™ system evaluates GitHub projects on a 0–100 scale using real data: PR merge rates, review turnaround time, active maintainer presence, and first-time contributor success. A score of 68.2 places apache/camel-k in the A tier.

What is the external contributor pull request merge rate for apache/camel-k?

The external contributor pull request merge rate for apache/camel-k is 77.4%, based on public PR activity from non-core contributors.

Are there Good First Issues available in apache/camel-k?

apache/camel-k currently has 6 active issue(s) tagged with beginner-friendly labels like "good first issue", "beginner", or "up-for-grabs".

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  • •Add unit tests with >80% coverage for modified code paths
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1 days+
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Average Response Latency

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Merge Efficiency
77.4%
High acceptance rate for external PRs

External Acceptance Rate

Percentage of community pull requests successfully merged into main.

First-Timer Success
88.9%
Strong first-timer PR acceptance rate

First PR Conversion

Rate at which developers submitting their first repository PR succeed.

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12 core
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77.4%
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88.9%
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Community Vibe58/100

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Active Good First Issues (5)

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Bug description --- FAIL: TestRunAndLogErrorMvn (2.89s) maven_log_test.go:41: Error Trace: /home/runner/work/camel-k/camel-k/pkg/util/maven/maven_log_test.go:41 Error: Error "BUILD FAILURE: exit status 1" does not contain "The goal you specified requires a project to execute but there is no POM in this directory" Test: TestRunAndLogErrorMvn Likely the new runner image produce a different error that we need to track better. Camel K or runtime version No response

📅 Opened Oct 7, 2026💬 0 comments
Quality: 75/100Contribute

When a Camel K Integration exposes a Kubernetes Service, Camel K should also create a corresponding Kubernetes NetworkPolicy to control access to the Integration. The NetworkPolicy should be managed by the existing Service trait, keeping the Service exposure and its network access policy together. By default, the NetworkPolicy should be enabled whenever the Service trait is enabled. Users should be able to disable the NetworkPolicy and configure which namespaces and pods are allowed to access the Integration. Motivation Exposing an Integration through a Kubernetes Service makes the Integration reachable through the Kubernetes network. In environments where network access is restricted using NetworkPolicy, users should not have to manually create an additional resource to secure the Service. The Service trait already owns the configuration and lifecycle of the Service exposed by an Integration, so it is a natural place to manage the associated NetworkPolicy as well. This would allow a S

📅 Opened Sep 29, 2026💬 5 comments
Quality: 50/100Contribute

--- FAIL: TestGenerateKeystore (2.44s) keystore_test.go:45: Error Trace: /.../pkg/util/jvm/keystore_test.go:45 Error: Not equal: expected: "keytool error: java.io.IOException: keystore password was incorrect: exit status 1" actual : "keytool error: java.lang.Exception: Input not an X.509 certificate: exit status 1" The output error could be different according the JDK used. We should instead assert just the first part of the error string.

📅 Opened Sep 28, 2026💬 1 comment
Quality: 75/100Contribute

For Kafka binding, we are using a new client: type StrimziBindingProvider struct { Client internalclientset.Interface } We should instead make use of the one provided normally in the BindingContext which is available in the Translate func.

📅 Opened Sep 23, 2026💬 2 comments
Quality: 35/100Contribute

Requirement Continue the work started in #5935 and add a Pipe binding for ArkMQ operator based queues. Ideally we need to make a similar approach of what we have for Strimzi/Kafka: Verify how to install the ArkMQ operator and how to create a simple queue Use this procedure to create a new workflow to be eventually used for e2e Develop a duck type for the custom resource that represents a queue Develop the business logic to transform a Pipe binding (eg, timer to queue) to a Camel route with proper configuration Provide the mapping and the support for the main parameters expected from the queue: let's start with the basic ones to connect and secure the connection, avoid starting with a complete definition. Also, only provide those expected by the custom resource Develop proper unit test Develop an e2e test that covers pushing to a queue (timer to queue) and polling from the queue (queue to log) Use Kafka as a reference as it is very similar approach for all the steps.

📅 Opened Sep 20, 2026💬 2 comments
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Contributor Compatibility & Review Speed Analysis for apache/camel-k

When evaluating whether to contribute to apache/camel-k, response velocity and maintainer engagement are crucial. GetMerged continuously tracks pull request trajectories, first-comment latency, and code review rounds to help developers avoid submitting pull requests to backlogged repositories.

Currently, maintainers of apache/camel-k acknowledge new external contributions in approximately 1 days+. Out of all submitted pull requests from non-core authors in the last 180-day window, 77.4% were successfully merged into the primary branch.

Frequently Asked Questions - Contributing to apache/camel-k

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Is apache/camel-k welcoming to first-time open-source contributors?

apache/camel-k has a recorded first-timer success rate of 88.9%. Repositories ranked Welcoming typically provide actionable feedback during code reviews and actively nurture new community contributors.

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How fast can I expect code review feedback on my pull request?

The initial maintainer response time averages ~1 days+. Keeping PRs scoped to single concerns and ensuring CI checks succeed will optimize review turnaround.

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What does the 68.2 C-Rank™ score represent?

The C-Rank™ index scores repositories on a 0 to 100 scale using an objective formula: external PR merge rates, initial response speed, active maintainer count, and first-time contributor retention. A score of 68.2 places apache/camel-k in the Welcoming tier.

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What is the external contributor pull request merge rate for apache/camel-k?

The external pull request merge rate is 77.4%. GetMerged isolates non-core community contributions so external developers get an accurate benchmark of PR acceptance probability.

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Are there beginner Good First Issues open in apache/camel-k?

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