Towards Supporting Open Source Library Maintainers with Community-Based Analytics

Open-source software (OSS) is a pillar of modern software development. Its success depends on the dedication of maintainers who work constantly to keep their libraries stable, adapt to changing needs, and support a growing community. Yet, they receive little to no continuous feedback on how the projects that rely on their libraries actually use their APIs. We believe that gaining these insights can help maintainers make better decisions, such as refining testing strategies, understanding the impact of changes, and guiding the evolution of their libraries more effectively.