Transparent & Adaptive Methodology (v3)
How Cracked Score Works
craked.dev is an auditable proof-of-work ranking engine. We evaluate real engineering velocity, open-source pull requests, repository impact, and live products using an adaptive multi-track scoring model.
The 3 Adaptive Builder Pathways
No developer should be forced to be a social media influencer. Our engine evaluates your strengths across 3 tracks and automatically grants you your highest possible score.
Code-first pathway: for core contributors and library maintainers. Commits, peer PRs, and stars drive your score without requiring live product marketing.
Product-first pathway: for indie hackers and SaaS builders. Live domain-verified products and launches drive your rank alongside GitHub velocity.
Balanced unicorn pathway: combines substantial repository contributions with live verified deployed applications.
Transparent Point Allocation Ledger
Every score on Craked.dev is 100% auditable. Here is the exact mathematical point schedule:
| Category | Metric | Exact Point Formula | Max Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Code Activity | 90-Day Commit Velocity | 0.85 pts per 90d commit + annual consistency | +200 pts |
| Peer PRs | Merged Open-Source PRs | +15 pts per peer PR, +5 pts per solo PR | +200 pts |
| Repo Traction | Active Decayed Stars | Logarithmic with recency decay (10★=78, 100★=156, 1000★=234) | +250 pts |
| Portfolio | Active Repos (6 Months) | +30 pts per active repo pushed in last 180 days | +150 pts |
| Live Shipping | Domain-Verified Products | +100 pts per verified domain (+40 pts reachable link) | +300 pts |
| Launches | Product Hunt Launches | +75 pts per verified product launch | +150 pts |
| Presence | Verified Links & Followers | +20 pts per reachable profile + follower curve | +100 pts |
| Streak Rules | Milestone Multipliers | 10d = +50 pts (1.05x), 30d = +100 pts (1.10x), 100d = +200 pts (1.15x) | 1.15x Multiplier |
Builder Classes & Tiers
Scores range from 0 to 1000. Your score assigns you a global Builder Class.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do Adaptive Tracks work?
You do not need to manually choose a track. Our scoring engine runs all 3 tracks concurrently and automatically awards you the highest score based on your unique strengths.
How do I verify a product domain?
Add your project URL in Settings. Our crawler verifies ownership by checking matching GitHub profiles, portfolio links, or DNS TXT records, awarding +100 pts per verified application.
How do I display my score on my GitHub profile?
Visit your profile page on craked.dev to grab your live SVG badge markdown snippet and paste it directly into your GitHub README.md.
Ready to calculate your score?
Sign in with GitHub and claim your builder card on the global leaderboard.