opencv/opencv-python
What happens to a stranger's pull request here, in the Porchlamp snapshot of 5 November 2026.
For opencv/opencv-python, the reply time has too small a sample to measure (0 pull requests counted; 10 needed). 80% of 15 outside pull requests got no reply within 14 days (27 April to 24 October 2026). It ranks 3,460 of 4,044 overall. It is not ranked for first-time contributors: this repository does not show a low enough barrier for a first-time contributor.
| Rank | 3,460 of 4,044 |
|---|---|
| Score | 43.44 |
| Tier | C |
| Median first reply | — |
| 14-day no-reply share | 80% |
| First-timer rank | This repository does not show a low enough barrier for a first-time contributor. |
| Ecosystem | Python |
| Window | 27 April to 24 October 2026 |
Composite
- Rank
- 3,460 of 4,044
- Score
- 43.44
- Tier
- C
- Coverage
- 84% · Ceiling A
- Quadrant
- Crucible
Coordinates: leverage 59.9 (coverage 100%), friction 70.0 (coverage 70%)
Five pillars
| Pillar | Score | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Responsiveness | 21.8 | 45% |
| Criticality | 75.4 | 100% |
| Governance | 50.5 | 100% |
| Rigor | 40.3 | 100% |
| Accessibility | 20.0 | 85% |
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. | Not shown: Insufficient sample size | ||||
| PR Ghost Rate (14d)Share of outside pull requests with no maintainer response, merge or close within 14 days. | 80.0% | 0.0 | 15 | 27 April to 24 October 2026 | primaryraw/pr_window/opencv__opencv-python.json |
| First-timer Merge RateShare of first-time outside authors' decided pull requests that were merged. | 35.7% | 44.6 | 14 | — | primaryraw/author_history/opencv__opencv-python.json |
| Time to First ResponseMedian hours from an outside pull request opening to its first substantive human reply. | Not shown: Insufficient sample size | ||||
| Time to Merge (p90)Hours within which 90% of merged outside pull requests were merged. | 1292.0 hours (53.8 days) | 8.8 | 5 | 23 April to 20 October 2026 | primaryraw/pr_window/opencv__opencv-python.json |
Criticality
| Parameter | Value | Score | Count | Window | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DependentsPackages in the registry that depend on this project, counted once each. | 3,545 | 96.7 | — | — | primaryraw/dependents/opencv__opencv-python.json |
| Monthly DownloadsDownloads from the package registry in a month. | 29.9 million downloads a month | 84.0 | — | — | primaryraw/downloads/pypi__opencv-python.json |
| OpenSSF CriticalityOpenSSF criticality score from 0 to 1, computed from the project's public activity signals. | 0.4499 | 45.0 | — | — | primaryraw/github_meta/opencv__opencv-python.json |
Governance
| Parameter | Value | Score | Count | Window | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elephant FactorThe fewest organisations that account for half of the last year's commits. | 1 | 25.0 | 49 | — | primaryraw/commits_365d/opencv__opencv-python.json |
| Legal IP RegimeThe contributor licence regime: DCO, none, a foundation CLA or a corporate CLA. | No CLA or sign-off found | 85.0 | — | — | primaryraw/governance/opencv__opencv-python.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/opencv__opencv-python.json |
Rigor
| Parameter | Value | Score | Count | Window | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Policy PostureWhether the project has a written policy on AI-assisted contributions. | No written AI policy | 40.0 | — | — | primaryraw/governance/opencv__opencv-python.json |
| Pipeline DefensesHow well the project's build and review pipeline defends against bad changes, 0 to 100. | 55 | 55.0 | — | — | primaryraw/scorecard/opencv__opencv-python.json |
| Substantive Review RateShare of decided pull requests that received a substantive review. | 16.7% | 20.8 | 12 | 23 April to 20 October 2026 | primaryraw/pr_window/opencv__opencv-python.json |
Accessibility
| Parameter | Value | Score | Count | Window | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Developer ExperienceDeveloper experience, 0 to 100: half CI run time, half setup signals. | 20 | 20.0 | 6 | — | primaryraw/actions_runs/opencv__opencv-python.json |
| Newcomer ConversionShare of first-time authors whose first pull request merged within 180 days. | 20.0% | 40.0 | 10 | — | primaryraw/author_history/opencv__opencv-python.json |
| Newcomer Issue SupplyOpen, unassigned, up-to-date issues marked for newcomers. | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | primaryraw/gfi/opencv__opencv-python.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 | 3,460 of 4,044 | 43.44 | C | Rated |
| First-timer | This repository does not show a low enough barrier for a first-time contributor. | |||
| Career capital | 821 of 872 | 46.36 | C | Rated |
| Senior systems | Fewer than 3 organizations account for most commits (not multi-vendor). | |||
| AI-assisted | 3,541 of 4,002 | 43.11 | C | Rated |
Integrity
- Snapshot
- 2026-11-05
- Raw hash
- f36b94bb32df429a0c03dd027449744fde5b00f765319032f5bccb58bcd4bc6c
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The full record is in data/2026-11-05/repos/dd.json, under the key opencv/opencv-python.
How every number is measured: Porchlamp methodology.
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Porchlamp (2026). opencv/opencv-python. Snapshot 2026-11-05. https://porchlamp.org/projects/opencv/opencv-python/. CC BY 4.0.
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