files-community/Files - Open Source PR Review Scorecard

A modern file manager that helps users organize their files and folders.

C-Rank Grade: A (Welcoming) - 62/100

External PR Merge Rate: 78%

Response Time: 2d

First Timer Success: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is files-community/Files welcoming to first-time open-source contributors?

files-community/Files has a recorded first-timer success rate of 64.3%. 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 files-community/Files respond to incoming external pull requests in approximately 50.2 hours on average. Keeping PRs focused on single tasks and ensuring tests pass helps maintainers review faster.

What does the 61.6 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 61.6 places files-community/Files in the A tier.

What is the external contributor pull request merge rate for files-community/Files?

The external contributor pull request merge rate for files-community/Files is 78.0%, based on public PR activity from non-core contributors.

Are there Good First Issues available in files-community/Files?

files-community/Files currently has 1 active issue(s) tagged with beginner-friendly labels like "good first issue", "beginner", or "up-for-grabs".

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Review Persona

High-Friction Gatekeeper

Warmth Score
6.0/10
Patience Score
6.7/10
Nitpick Rate
52%

Rigorous architecture standards (80% critical review signals). Ensure PRs strictly follow guidelines before requesting review in files-community/Files.

Top PR Submission Do's

  • Add unit tests with >80% coverage for modified code paths
  • Run repository linter and code formatters locally before pushing
  • Link relevant GitHub issue ID in PR description pre-flight checklist

Top PR Friction Pitfalls (Don'ts)

  • Do not submit unlinked PRs without referencing an existing issue
  • Do not mix refactoring and feature logic into a single commit
  • Do not ping maintainers repeatedly within 24 hours of opening
Response Velocity
2 days+
Standard maintainer review cycle

Average Response Latency

Tracks hours until a maintainer leaves a review, comment, or PR response.

Merge Efficiency
78.0%
High acceptance rate for external PRs

External Acceptance Rate

Percentage of community pull requests successfully merged into main.

First-Timer Success
64.3%
Strong first-timer PR acceptance rate

First PR Conversion

Rate at which developers submitting their first repository PR succeed.

Active Maintainers
53 core
Highly collaborative maintainer core
Diagnostic Health HUD
78.0%
Merge Gauge
64.3%
1st-Timer
Community Vibe50/100

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Active Good First Issues (4)

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Description Steps To Reproduce Select file/folder Click rename Ctrl + C the highlighted text Try paste in another text box Paste will be last thing copied before Files attempt/nothing Files Version 4.2.6.0 Windows Version 10.0.26200.8875 User ID 670e1391-905a-4fe8-a9da-a22f01a4676c Log File debug.log

📅 Opened Aug 15, 2026💬 2 comments
Quality: 75/100Contribute

Description This happens 1-2 seconds after the folder shows a fully loaded in the tab Steps To Reproduce Enable filter bar Open folder Enter text See cleared Files Version 4.2.2.0 Windows Version 10.0.26200.8875 User ID 670e1391-905a-4fe8-a9da-a22f01a4676c Log File debug.log

📅 Opened Aug 9, 2026💬 4 comments

Description Touch scrolling does not work in the PDF Preview Pane. Finger touch scrolling does not work. Scrolling with Surface Pen and mouse wheel works correctly. Additional information Windows File Explorer Preview Pane scrolls normally with finger touch. Issue only occurs in Files. PDF files only. Steps To Reproduce Steps to reproduce Open Files Enable Preview Pane Select a PDF file Try to scroll the PDF using finger touch Files Version 4.1.3.0 Windows Version 10.0.26200.8655 User ID 5eedb1d3-afe3-4af7-bb17-d44ff39bc91d Log File debug.log

📅 Opened Jun 12, 2026💬 6 comments
Quality: 80/100Contribute

Description when pressing alt+enter after selecting a file or folder or multiple items to to open the properties menu i hear a da ding sound from windows in the regular system file explorer i dont hear that sound so if i could turn it off in this app as i check file properties all the time Steps To Reproduce select a file or folder press alt+enter on keyboard hear a "da ding" sound file properties opens for selected items Files Version 4.1.0.0 Windows Version 10.0.26200.8328 User ID cbfa278d-f494-48ab-b2a0-897ffd874435 Log File debug.log debug.log

📅 Opened May 11, 2026💬 3 comments
Quality: 80/100Contribute
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Contributor Compatibility & Review Speed Analysis for files-community/Files

When evaluating whether to contribute to files-community/Files, 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 files-community/Files acknowledge new external contributions in approximately 2 days+. Out of all submitted pull requests from non-core authors in the last 180-day window, 78.0% were successfully merged into the primary branch.

Frequently Asked Questions - Contributing to files-community/Files

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Is files-community/Files welcoming to first-time open-source contributors?

files-community/Files has a recorded first-timer success rate of 64.3%. 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 ~2 days+. Keeping PRs scoped to single concerns and ensuring CI checks succeed will optimize review turnaround.

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What does the 61.6 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 61.6 places files-community/Files in the Welcoming tier.

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What is the external contributor pull request merge rate for files-community/Files?

The external pull request merge rate is 78.0%. 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 files-community/Files?

Yes, files-community/Files currently has 1 active issue(s) tagged with beginner-friendly labels. You can inspect these directly from the repository issues tab.

GetMerged C-Rank™ Indexing Standard

All metrics displayed for files-community/Files are automatically retrieved via the public GitHub API and recalculated daily. Insider pull requests submitted by repository owners or organization members are excluded from merge rate calculations to preserve objective external contributor statistics.