Feature Request: Add Dynamic Leaderboard via GitHub Actions

[saymanlal]

Description

Currently, this project does not have a Leaderboard section that highlights contributors or community engagement.
Adding a dynamic leaderboard that automatically updates after each merged Pull Request will significantly enhance visibility, motivation, and project appeal — especially on the GitHub mobile app, where visual sections stand out prominently.

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Why This Feature Is Important

• Recognizes Contributors: Displays contributor stats or activity directly in the repository.
• Boosts Engagement: Encourages more contributions through visible recognition.
• Automates Maintenance: No need for manual updates — a GitHub Action will handle it.
• Mobile-Friendly Impact: On GitHub’s mobile app, this section becomes a visually attractive and scroll-stopping element for visitors.

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Proposed Implementation

1. Introduce a GitHub Action that triggers when a PR is merged into main (or via manual dispatch).
2. Run a TypeScript script (scripts/update-leaderboard.ts) to:
   • Generate or update apps/web/public/leaderboard.json.
   • Optionally inject a dynamic leaderboard section in the README.md.
3. Automatically commit and push the updated file(s) using a bot account.

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Expected Outcome

• A Leaderboard section that updates in real time with contributor data.
• Maintainers no longer need to manually edit leaderboard.json(if there).
• A more community-driven and interactive project appearance.
• Improved first impression for visitors on both desktop and mobile GitHub apps.

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Additional Notes

This aligns with modern open-source practices — celebrating contributors publicly while leveraging automation.
Once merged, this can also be extended to generate a Contributors Showcase or Top Contributors grid for an even more engaging README.

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Labels: enhancement automation community feature-request

[saymanlal]

Hello @avelino, @dukex, @dmitshur, @matrixik, @joeybloggs, @kirillDanshin, @felipeweb, @appleboy, @cassiobotaro, @jtemporal, @ceriath, @panjf2000, @phanirithvij, and @yassinebenaid

I’ve submitted Pull Request #5886 which introduces an automated leaderboard generation system powered by GitHub Actions.
This implementation dynamically creates and updates a leaderboard.json file on every PR merge to main, ensuring contributors are consistently and automatically highlighted in the project’s showcase section.

The PR directly resolves discussion #5885, which proposed adding a contributors’ direct showcase section to the README and automating its updates for better engagement — particularly on GitHub’s mobile app where such sections are more visually noticeable.

Kindly review the pull request and share any feedback or suggestions for improvement.
If it aligns with project goals, please consider merging so the leaderboard automation can start updating contributor data automatically.

Thank you all for your time, feedback, and continued efforts in maintaining this project.

[avelino]

I like the idea of a contributors section, but the way you did it by putting a section at the end of the readme doesn't make sense

having a specific page for contributors https://awesome-go.com/contributors makes total sense

are you willing to implement it this way? if so your contribution will be accepted

[saymanlal]

Hi @avelino, as you asked for a separate web page to showcase contributors and leaderboard instead of a section on README file. I have implemented that changes, please review and accept my merge request #5886 !