Question 1

How does Streaker track my GitHub contributions?

Accepted Answer

Streaker parses your public GitHub contribution graph to calculate streaks and statistics, similar to its related CLI tool. It updates in real-time based on GitHub's data, but doesn't directly access private APIs, relying on visible profile information.

Question 2

Can I use Streaker with multiple GitHub accounts?

Accepted Answer

No, Streaker is designed for a single user account. The README doesn't mention multi-account support, so you'd need to switch configurations manually or use separate instances, which is cumbersome.

Question 3

How to change the icon theme in Streaker?

Accepted Answer

Within the app's settings or menu bar dropdown, you can select from three themes: Flame, Tile, or Octocat, each with light and dark mode variants, as shown in the Menu Bar Icons section of the README.

Question 4

Is Streaker better than the GitHub website for tracking streaks?

Accepted Answer

Streaker provides constant visibility via the menu bar and reminder notifications, making it more convenient for daily habit maintenance. However, the GitHub website offers more detailed historical data and social features, so it depends on your needs.

Question 5

Does Streaker work with private repositories?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but only if your GitHub profile settings allow private contributions to be displayed in your public graph. Streaker relies on this graph, so ensure your privacy settings are configured accordingly.

Question 6

How often does Streaker update contribution data?

Accepted Answer

While not explicitly stated, as a real-time desktop app, it likely polls GitHub periodically. For precise updates, check the app's refresh intervals or settings, but expect near-instant feedback for new contributions.

Question 7

Is Streaker safe and open source?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Streaker is open source under the MIT license, with its code publicly available on GitHub. However, as a third-party app, review the source code and permissions, as it handles your GitHub data locally.

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