Open-source repository explorer

Watch a codebase grow.

Turn public GitHub history into a clear, interactive story of files, people, and structural evolution.

Try a public repo:
Or start instantly: Public repos only
60 recent commits5 tree checkpoints0 GitHub login required
time-machine-labs / canvasDemo
2023

First prototype

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Apr 2024
Real commit evidence Deterministic analysis Honest sampling limits No GitHub login

From commits to a story

Codebase evolution should be visible,
not buried in a changelog.

01

Choose a public repo

Paste a GitHub URL. No account access or private code.

02

Sample its history

We compare repository trees across time and keep analysis bounded.

03

Explore turning points

Play the timeline and see the evidence behind each milestone.

time-machine-labs/canvas

Fictional demo

A fictional collaborative canvas used to demonstrate deterministic repository analysis.

32 commits sampled20 files at head4 contributorsTypeScript primary language

Jul 2026 · f10a9c2

Current shape

20 files
Feb 2023Jul 2026 · Current shapeJul 2026
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What this analysis covers

This view samples up to 60 commits and 1500 files per snapshot. Milestones are deterministic signals from sampled structure—not claims about developer intent.

  • This built-in demo uses a fictional, clearly labeled repository history.