The kernel module management operator builds, signs and loads kernel modules in Kubernetes clusters.
C-Rank Grade: A (Welcoming) - 64/100
External PR Merge Rate: 83%
Response Time: 2d
First Timer Success: 75%
kubernetes-sigs/kernel-module-management has a recorded first-timer success rate of 75.0%. Repositories ranked A typically provide actionable feedback during code reviews and actively nurture new community contributors.
Maintainers in kubernetes-sigs/kernel-module-management respond to incoming external pull requests in approximately 50.1 hours on average. Keeping PRs focused on single tasks and ensuring tests pass helps maintainers review faster.
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 63.5 places kubernetes-sigs/kernel-module-management in the A tier.
The external contributor pull request merge rate for kubernetes-sigs/kernel-module-management is 82.6%, based on public PR activity from non-core contributors.
kubernetes-sigs/kernel-module-management does not currently have active "good first issue" tags indexed, but accepts external contributions through standard GitHub issue tracking.
Highly encouraging & supportive maintainers (100% positive review sentiment). Active code reviews with constructive guidance for new contributors in kubernetes-sigs/kernel-module-management.
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Maintainers are most responsive around 07:00 UTC (07:00 UTC in your timezone). Recommended submission window is Monday - Wednesday from 06:00 to 10:00 UTC (06:00 - 10:00 UTC local).
Maintainer Strategy: Maintainer Sweet Spot: PRs under 150 lines merge in ~33 hours (96% approval). Large PRs (>500 lines) take ~240 hours (37% approval). Keep your diff compact for rapid review.
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When evaluating whether to contribute to kubernetes-sigs/kernel-module-management, 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 kubernetes-sigs/kernel-module-management acknowledge new external contributions in approximately 2 days+. Out of all submitted pull requests from non-core authors in the last 180-day window, 82.6% were successfully merged into the primary branch.
kubernetes-sigs/kernel-module-management has a recorded first-timer success rate of 75.0%. Repositories ranked Welcoming typically provide actionable feedback during code reviews and actively nurture new community contributors.
The initial maintainer response time averages ~2 days+. Keeping PRs scoped to single concerns and ensuring CI checks succeed will optimize review turnaround.
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 63.5 places kubernetes-sigs/kernel-module-management in the Welcoming tier.
The external pull request merge rate is 82.6%. GetMerged isolates non-core community contributions so external developers get an accurate benchmark of PR acceptance probability.
kubernetes-sigs/kernel-module-management does not have open beginner labels indexed currently, but external PRs for bugs and documentation improvements are evaluated via normal issue triage.
All metrics displayed for kubernetes-sigs/kernel-module-management 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.