Daily Code Metrics Report - 2026-02-24

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The github/gh-aw codebase continues its rapid development trajectory, accumulating 665,753 total LOC across all tracked file types — a net gain of ~3,482 lines from the prior day. The repository maintains an exceptional test-to-source ratio of 2.28×, meaning test code more than doubles source code volume, reflecting a strong quality-first culture.

The overall quality score stands at 77/100 (Good), down slightly from yesterday's 82 due to a dip in comment density measurement and elevated source code churn. With 475 commits and 1,685 unique source files modified in the last 7 days, this codebase is under intense active development. The pkg/cli/codemod_*.go family of files continues to be the hottest area of change, suggesting a focused refactoring or feature rollout is underway.

Workflow lock files (.lock.yml) generated an additional 34,902 lines added / 25,523 deleted in the same 7-day period; these are excluded from all quality-score calculations to avoid noise from generated artifacts.

📊 Visualizations

LOC Distribution by Language

Go Tests (308K) and Go Source (135K) together account for the largest code share (~66%), with Markdown documentation at 179.5K (~27%). The balanced presence of tests across all languages underscores the codebase's mature testing culture.

Top Directories by LOC

pkg/ dominates at 444,808 LOC — 86% of all source code — confirming it as the core library heart of the project. scratchpad/ and docs/ follow, each holding ~37K lines of development notes and documentation respectively.

Quality Score Breakdown

Test Coverage earns a perfect 30/30, while Code Organization (18/25) and Documentation (15/20) are strong. Churn Stability scored 6/15 — reflecting the high weekly activity. Comment Density scored 8/10.

Test Coverage Analysis

At a 2.28× ratio, the codebase exceeds even the most ambitious testing benchmarks (recommended: 0.5–1.0×). Test LOC at 308K vs 135K source LOC represents a best-in-class investment in correctness and regression prevention.

Code Churn (Last 7 Days)

The pkg/cli/codemod_*.go files show the most concentrated source-code churn, with codemod_engine_steps.go leading at +186/-191 lines. The pattern of balanced additions and deletions in most files suggests iterative refactoring rather than pure expansion. Generated *.lock.yml files are excluded.

Historical Trends (3 Days)

Over the 3-day window, total LOC has grown steadily (+0.5% per day). Quality score fluctuated: 74 → 82 → 77, driven by changing churn patterns and measurement methodology differences. The trend line shows the codebase is growing healthily with quality remaining in the Good band.

📈 Detailed Metrics

Size Metrics

Lines of Code by Language

Language	LOC	% of Total	Change (7d)
Go Tests	308,000	46.3%	⬆️ +0.7%
Markdown	179,500	27.0%	⬆️ +0.3%
Go Source	135,000	20.3%	⬆️ +2.4%
JSON	33,000	5.0%	⬆️ +1.5%
Shell Scripts	5,753	0.9%	➡️ 0%
YAML Workflows	4,500	0.7%	➡️ ~0%
Total	665,753	100%	⬆️ +0.5%

Lines of Code by Directory

Directory	LOC	% of Total	Files
pkg/	444,808	80.2%	~2,100
scratchpad/	37,734	6.8%	~50
docs/	37,091	6.7%	221
specs/	9,647	1.7%	~20
skills/	7,832	1.4%	~40
research/	2,241	0.4%	~15
actions/	2,235	0.4%	~20
cmd/	2,233	0.4%	~20
scripts/	3,502	0.6%	60
internal/	74	<0.1%	2

Quality Indicators

• Average File Size (Go): 286 lines
• Large Files (>500 LOC): 222 Go files (14.4% of all Go files)
• Function Count: 7,790 Go functions
• Comment Lines (Go): 16,108 lines (3.7% ratio)
• Total Go Files: 1,537

Test Coverage

• Test Files: ~975 files
• Test LOC (test_lines_of_code): 308,000 lines
• Source LOC: 135,000 lines
• Test-to-Source Ratio (test_to_source_ratio): 2.28
• Trend (2d): ➡️ stable (~2.28-2.32 range)
• Assessment: Exceeds recommended range (0.5–1.0×)

Code Churn (Last 7 Days)

Source Code Churn (Excludes *.lock.yml)

• Files Modified: 1,685 unique files ⬆️
• Commits: 475 commits
• Lines Added: +111,114 lines ⬆️ +29.5%
• Lines Deleted: -79,656 lines ⬆️ +47.9%
• Net Change: +31,458 lines

Most Active Source Files (Top 10)

File	Added	Deleted	Net
pkg/cli/codemod_engine_steps.go	+186	-191	-5
pkg/cli/codemod_bots.go	+131	-144	-13
pkg/cli/codemod_roles.go	+131	-144	-13
pkg/cli/codemod_yaml_utils_test.go	+95	-0	+95
pkg/cli/codemod_schedule.go	+92	-100	-8
pkg/cli/codemod_permissions.go	+85	-106	-21
pkg/cli/codemod_discussion_flag.go	+65	-74	-9
pkg/cli/codemod_assign_to_agent.go	+50	-59	-9
pkg/cli/codemod_network_firewall.go	+47	-49	-2
pkg/cli/codemod_slash_command.go	+37	-88	-51

Workflow Lock File Churn (*.lock.yml only)

• Lock Files Modified: 164 files
• Lines Added: +34,902 lines
• Lines Deleted: -25,523 lines
• Net Change: +9,379 lines

Note: Lock file churn is reported separately and excluded from quality score calculations to avoid noise from generated files.

Workflow Metrics

• Total Workflow Files (.md) (total_workflows): 216 files ⬇️ -0 (stable)
• Compiled Workflows (.lock.yml): 158 files
• Non-lock YAML workflows: 18 files
• Average Workflow Size: 444 lines ⬆️ +68% vs prior day
• Growth (7d): ➡️ stable at 216

Documentation

• Doc Files (docs/): 221 files
• Doc LOC: 37,091 lines (markdown only)
• Code-to-Docs Ratio: 11.52:1
• Documentation Coverage: ~27% of total LOC is docs/markdown

Quality Score: 77/100

Component Breakdown

• Test Coverage (30%): 30/30 ✅ Perfect
• Code Organization (25%): 18/25 — 222 large files (>500 LOC) penalize score
• Documentation (20%): 15/20 — Code-to-docs ratio of 11.52:1 is high
• Churn Stability (15%): 6/15 — 1,685 files modified in 7 days; high volatility
• Comment Density (10%): 8/10 — 3.7% measured; moderate density

💡 Insights & Recommendations

1. Address large file proliferation — 222 Go files exceed 500 LOC (14.4% of all Go files). Consider splitting the largest ones to improve navigation, code review efficiency, and test isolation.

2. Improve comment density — At 3.7% comment ratio in Go files, inline documentation is sparse. Aim for 15%+ to help new contributors and improve maintainability, especially in the heavily-churning pkg/cli/codemod_*.go files.

3. Monitor codemod refactoring — 10 codemod_*.go files are being actively refactored in pkg/cli/. Ensure refactoring is covered by tests (a new codemod_yaml_utils_test.go was added this week — a positive sign).

4. Grow documentation proportionally — The 11.52:1 code-to-docs ratio indicates documentation growth is lagging code growth. Prioritize adding reference docs as new codemod capabilities are added.

5. Lock file noise is managed — The 164 .lock.yml files generating ~60K lines of churn weekly are correctly isolated from quality metrics. The current approach of tracking them separately is working well.

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