elastic/elasticsearch-py
What happens to a stranger's pull request here, in the Porchlamp snapshot of 17 October 2026.
Outside pull requests to elastic/elasticsearch-py got a first human reply in a median of 8.6 hours (81 pull requests, 19 April to 16 October 2026); 27% got none within 14 days. It ranks 744 of 3,219 overall. It is not ranked for first-time contributors: this repository does not show a low enough barrier for a first-time contributor.
| Rank | 744 of 3,219 |
|---|---|
| Score | 57.53 |
| Tier | B |
| Median first reply | 8.6 hours |
| 14-day no-reply share | 27% |
| First-timer rank | This repository does not show a low enough barrier for a first-time contributor. |
| Ecosystem | Python |
| Window | 19 April to 16 October 2026 |
Composite
- Rank
- 744 of 3,219
- Score
- 57.53
- Tier
- B
- Coverage
- 93% · Ceiling A
- Quadrant
- Sweet Spot
Coordinates: leverage 60.3 (coverage 100%), friction 44.6 (coverage 90%)
Five pillars
| Pillar | Score | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Responsiveness | 74.8 | 100% |
| Criticality | 72.5 | 100% |
| Governance | 38.3 | 100% |
| Rigor | 54.5 | 100% |
| Accessibility | 32.5 | 50% |
The measured parameters
Responsiveness
| Parameter | Value | Score | Count | Window | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decision Rate (90d)Share of outside pull requests that were merged or closed within 90 days. | 100.0% | 100.0 | 10 | 19 April to 18 July 2026 | primaryraw/pr_window/elastic__elasticsearch-py.json |
| PR Ghost Rate (14d)Share of outside pull requests with no maintainer response, merge or close within 14 days. | 26.9% | 46.2 | 26 | 20 April to 17 October 2026 | primaryraw/pr_window/elastic__elasticsearch-py.json |
| First-timer Merge RateShare of first-time outside authors' decided pull requests that were merged. | 20.0% | 25.0 | 5 | — | primaryraw/author_history/elastic__elasticsearch-py.json |
| Time to First ResponseMedian hours from an outside pull request opening to its first substantive human reply. | 8.6 hours (0.4 days) | 100.0 | 81 | 19 April to 16 October 2026 | primaryraw/pr_window/elastic__elasticsearch-py.json |
| Time to Merge (p90)Hours within which 90% of merged outside pull requests were merged. | 116.4 hours (4.8 days) | 78.9 | 98 | 19 April to 16 October 2026 | primaryraw/pr_window/elastic__elasticsearch-py.json |
Criticality
| Parameter | Value | Score | Count | Window | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DependentsPackages in the registry that depend on this project, counted once each. | 450 | 86.7 | — | — | primaryraw/dependents/elastic__elasticsearch-py.json |
| Monthly DownloadsDownloads from the package registry in a month. | 34.1 million downloads a month | 86.4 | — | — | primaryraw/downloads/pypi__elasticsearch-py.json |
| OpenSSF CriticalityOpenSSF criticality score from 0 to 1, computed from the project's public activity signals. | 0.4634 | 46.3 | — | — | primaryraw/github_meta/elastic__elasticsearch-py.json |
Governance
| Parameter | Value | Score | Count | Window | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elephant FactorThe fewest organisations that account for half of the last year's commits. | 2 | 50.0 | 113 | — | primaryraw/commits_365d/elastic__elasticsearch-py.json |
| Legal IP RegimeThe contributor licence regime: DCO, none, a foundation CLA or a corporate CLA. | Company CLA | 25.0 | — | — | primaryraw/governance/elastic__elasticsearch-py.json |
| Promotion LadderHow openly a contributor can become a maintainer, from closed to verified. | No written path to becoming a maintainer | 40.0 | — | — | primaryraw/governance/elastic__elasticsearch-py.json |
Rigor
| Parameter | Value | Score | Count | Window | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Policy PostureWhether the project has a written policy on AI-assisted contributions. | Written AI policy | 95.0 | — | — | primaryraw/governance/elastic__elasticsearch-py.json |
| Pipeline DefensesHow well the project's build and review pipeline defends against bad changes, 0 to 100. | 65 | 65.0 | — | — | primaryraw/scorecard/elastic__elasticsearch-py.json |
| Substantive Review RateShare of decided pull requests that received a substantive review. | 0.0% | 0.0 | 124 | 19 April to 16 October 2026 | primaryraw/pr_window/elastic__elasticsearch-py.json |
Accessibility
| Parameter | Value | Score | Count | Window | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Developer ExperienceDeveloper experience, 0 to 100: half CI run time, half setup signals. | 85 | 85.0 | 30 | — | primaryraw/actions_runs/elastic__elasticsearch-py.json |
| Newcomer ConversionShare of first-time authors whose first pull request merged within 180 days. | Not shown: Insufficient sample size | ||||
| Newcomer Issue SupplyOpen, unassigned, up-to-date issues marked for newcomers. | 1 | 10.0 | — | — | primaryraw/gfi/elastic__elasticsearch-py.json |
| Newcomer Return RateShare of those merged first-time authors who sent a second pull request within 90 days. | Not shown: Insufficient sample size | ||||
Persona view
| Persona | Rank | Score | Tier | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balanced | 744 of 3,219 | 57.53 | B | Rated |
| First-timer | This repository does not show a low enough barrier for a first-time contributor. | |||
| Career capital | 412 of 798 | 58.03 | B | Rated |
| Senior systems | Fewer than 3 organizations account for most commits (not multi-vendor). | |||
| AI-assisted | 865 of 3,696 | 57.53 | B | Rated |
Integrity
- Snapshot
- 2026-10-17
- Raw hash
- 6257243fb1211fd3e00aa2718089fd7567a53b504e0763270cb3064317622098
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How every number is measured: Porchlamp methodology.
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Porchlamp (2026). elastic/elasticsearch-py. Snapshot 2026-10-17. https://porchlamp.org/projects/elastic/elasticsearch-py/. CC BY 4.0.
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