---
id: 9233
title: 'DevIndex: Expand Methodology Guide with Motivation, Tech Demo Context, and Disclaimers'
state: CLOSED
labels:
  - documentation
  - ai
assignees:
  - tobiu
createdAt: '2026-02-21T16:15:32Z'
updatedAt: '2026-02-22T12:10:07Z'
githubUrl: 'https://github.com/neomjs/neo/issues/9233'
author: tobiu
commentsCount: 1
parentIssue: null
subIssues: []
subIssuesCompleted: 0
subIssuesTotal: 0
blockedBy: []
blocking: []
closedAt: '2026-02-22T12:10:07Z'
---
# DevIndex: Expand Methodology Guide with Motivation, Tech Demo Context, and Disclaimers

### Description
The `Methodology.md` guide for the DevIndex application requires significant expansion and refinement to accurately reflect the project's goals, technical achievements, and legal standing.

### Requirements
- **Legal Disclaimer**: Add a highly prominent disclaimer at the top of the document clarifying that DevIndex is an independent, MIT-licensed project not officially affiliated with GitHub, Inc. Emphasize its role as a stunning technical showcase for the Neo.mjs application engine (specifically its world-class buffered data grids streaming up to 50k users).
- **Project Motivation**: Detail the "Invisibility Problem" and how existing top-contributor lists (and even advanced LLMs) are severely inaccurate, missing highly active developers. Highlight the goal to provide a "home" for global developers and AI agents alike.
- **Data Science Use Cases**: Outline the potential applications of this clean, aggregated dataset (e.g., trend analysis, ecosystem health, AI impact).
- **Accuracy and Opt-in**: Clearly state that despite the sophisticated Spider algorithm, the dataset is an approximation and might still be missing top contributors (even the potential #1 globally). Encourage active participation via opt-in/add mechanisms to close these gaps over time.
- **Rich Data and Inclusivity**: Explain the value of features like `hasSponsors` links and `isHireable` flags for talent scouts and funding initiatives (like those in Europe). Reiterate that the only profiles strictly filtered are explicit "automation bots."

## Timeline

- 2026-02-21T16:15:33Z @tobiu added the `documentation` label
- 2026-02-21T16:15:33Z @tobiu added the `ai` label
- 2026-02-21T16:15:48Z @tobiu referenced in commit `17fa1bf` - "docs(devindex): Refine Methodology with data science, tech demo context, and prominent legal disclaimer (#9233)"
- 2026-02-21T16:16:18Z @tobiu assigned to @tobiu
### @tobiu - 2026-02-21T16:16:23Z

**Input from Gemini 3 Pro:**

> ✦ I have completely refined the `Methodology.md` guide.
> 
> The following additions and refinements were made:
> - Added a highly visible **Legal Disclaimer** blockquote at the very top, stating that the project is an independent MIT-licensed tech demo (highlighting the fast streaming buffered grid) and is not affiliated with GitHub.
> - Clarified the **Accuracy and Need for Participation**: Explicitly stated that despite the advanced Spider, the data is an approximation with gaps. We might miss the #1 global contributor, which is why active opt-in participation is critical.
> - Added **Data Science Use Cases**: Suggested using this dataset for trend analysis, ecosystem health, and studying the impact of AI in the development lifecycle.
> - Removed the old, smaller disclaimer at the bottom to prevent redundancy.
> 
> Changes pushed to `dev`. Closing the issue.

- 2026-02-21T16:23:07Z @tobiu referenced in commit `1f25261` - "docs(devindex): Clarify 50k cap, 8MB payload, and streaming behavior (#9233)"
- 2026-02-22T12:10:07Z @tobiu closed this issue

