I made a tool to check out open source websites
A GitHub user released a tool called portfolio-finder that helps discover and explore open source websites. The tool scans for repositories hosting personal or project websites, making it easier to find and browse publicly available web projects.
Background
- This is a GitHub repository for a tool called "portfolio-finder" created by a developer (Frenxys). It scans GitHub to discover open-source portfolios (personal websites) by searching for repositories named "portfolio" or similar, then extracts the live website URLs from them.
- Many developers (especially students and junior devs) host their personal portfolio websites on GitHub Pages or similar free services. These portfolios showcase their projects, skills, and experience — essentially a digital resume for tech jobs.
- The tool solves a simple but tedious problem: manually browsing GitHub for interesting portfolios takes effort; this automates the discovery process.
- Why it matters: It makes it easier to find real-world examples of how other developers present themselves, which is useful for inspiration, networking, or recruiting — and reflects a broader trend of using GitHub itself as a social/professional network.