r/github is a subreddit with 214k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and self-promotion, and the community frequently discusses github, struggling, annoying, tired, and help, and they frequently recommend/review static site generator.
A subreddit to discuss GitHub's platform, products and features. This is not the place to ask about projects that are hosted on GitHub. Not affiliated with GitHub, Inc. Please note that r/git exists and is a better place to ask Git-related questions.
Popular Themes in r/github
#1
Solution Requests
: "antigravity-bluetooth-remote: Turn a cheap $2 Bluetooth selfie button into a physical push-to-talk clicker for Google Antigravity"
5 posts
#2
Self-Promotion
: "Built a tool to fix the "Good First Issue" problem on GitHub (filters out dead repos, tracks maintainer review speed, and generates live README cards)"
5 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Github does not want to send me SMS to log in to my account"
2 posts
#4
Advice Requests
: "Struggling to do basic stuff, some help needed."
1 post
#5
Opportunities
: "Hiring opportunity"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/github
#1
Github
: "How to apply gated approval for TF apply in Github actions"
59 posts
#2
Struggling
37 posts
#3
Annoying
24 posts
#4
Tired
9 posts
#5
Help
8 posts
#6
Struggle
3 posts
#7
Bug
3 posts
#8
Hate
3 posts
#9
Open Source
: "Open Source means Iām allowed to do this, right?"
3 posts
#10
Markdown
2 posts
Products Discussed in r/github
Static Site Generator
1 review
#1
Nikola
4.0ā
from 1 review
Flair Used in r/github
#1
Question
: "500.. Unable to merge a PR?"
31 posts
#2
Discussion
: "Found a pretty neat GitHub trick today š"
21 posts
#3
Showcase
: "Make a realistic github logo in ms paint"
18 posts
#4
Tool / Resource
: "Repo maintainers holy grail"
11 posts
#5
News / Announcements
: ""good-first-issue-but-without-AI""
3 posts
Member Growth in r/github
Yearly
+52k members(31.8%)
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Last updated: September 22, 2026