GitHub Project Issues vs Packagist
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
GitHub Project Issues vs Packagist: common questions
Which is more reliable, GitHub Project Issues or Packagist?
On our scheduled checks, Packagist leads on measured uptime — GitHub Project Issues at —% versus Packagist at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Do GitHub Project Issues and Packagist need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — GitHub Project Issues is callable with no signup, and Packagist is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call GitHub Project Issues and Packagist from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call GitHub Project Issues and Packagist from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are GitHub Project Issues and Packagist free for commercial use?
GitHub Project Issues has unclear commercial terms, and Packagist has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.