Hi @kasperl,

This is because only the top 100 contributors are listed. The repo has a total of 633 contributors, so if you are not listed, it's because you aren't one of the top 100. This is the default behavior for any repo on GitHub.

GitHub Contributor Status: Complete Guide 🔍

Hey @kasperl! 👋

This is an excellent question that many developers encounter. Let me provide a comprehensive explanation of how GitHub calculates contributor status and why contributions might appear in some places but not others.

How GitHub Calculates Contributor Status

Core Requirements for Attribution

1. Email Match Requirements:

• Your commit author email must exactly match an email address verified on your GitHub account
• Case sensitivity matters: [email protected] ≠ [email protected]
• The email must be verified in your GitHub account settings

2. Commit Authorship vs. Committer:

• GitHub tracks the author email, not the committer email
• When PRs are merged via "Squash and merge", the original author is preserved
• When using "Merge commit", both author and committer are tracked
• Verify with: git log --format='Author: %an <%ae>%nCommitter: %cn <%ce>' -1

3. Branch Requirements:

• Contributions only count if they're merged into the default branch (main/master)
• Feature branch commits don't count until merged
• Direct pushes to default branch count immediately

Why Pulse Shows Everything but Graphs Don't

Pulse (Activity Feed)

• Shows all recent activity regardless of contributor status
• Includes commits, PRs, issues, releases, and other events
• No filtering based on email attribution
• Tracks repository activity, not contributor credit

Contributor Graphs & Lists

• Only shows properly attributed contributions
• Requires email/author verification
• Limited to top 100 contributors (ranked by total commits)
• Filtered by contribution counting rules

Specific Scenarios That Cause Attribution Issues

1. Bot and Automated Commits

# These won't appear in contributor graphs:
Author: dependabot[bot] <[email protected]>
Author: github-actions[bot] <[email protected]>
Author: renovate[bot] <[email protected]>

2. Corporate Email Issues

• Work emails need to be added to your personal GitHub account
• Some organizations use commit signing that changes attribution
• VPN/proxy setups may affect email recognition

3. Fork Contribution Rules

Contributions to forks don't appear on your profile unless:

• The fork has more stars than the parent repository, OR
• You're the owner of the fork
• Original repository contributions always count (if properly attributed)

4. Merge Strategy Impact

| Merge Type | Author Preserved | Committer |
|------------|------------------|-----------||
| Merge commit | ✅ Original | Merger |
| Squash and merge | ✅ Original | Merger |
| Rebase and merge | ✅ Original | Original |

Troubleshooting Your V8 Contributions

Step 1: Verify Commit Attribution

# Check the specific commit you mentioned
git show --format='%an <%ae>' 5671f5f43818674112b5125f52eab2484a50eeb3

# Or check recent commits
git log --format='%an <%ae>' --max-count=5

Step 2: Check Your GitHub Email Settings

1. Go to GitHub Settings → Emails
2. Verify the commit email is listed and verified
3. If missing, add it and verify via the confirmation email

Step 3: Verify Repository Details

Since you're contributing to v8/v8:

• ✅ This is the official V8 repository (not a fork)
• ✅ Your commits are on the main branch
• ❓ Check if you're in the top 100 contributors by commit count

Step 4: Check Contribution Graph Rules

The v8/v8 repository has 633+ contributors, so the contributor graph only shows the top 100 by total commit count (all-time). Even if your recent contributions are significant, you need to be among the most prolific committers historically.

Email Verification Commands

# Check commit email for a specific commit
git show --format='%ae' <commit-hash>

# Check if email matches GitHub account
# Compare with your emails at: https://github.com/settings/emails

# Check multiple recent commits
git log --format='%ae' --max-count=10 | sort | uniq

Official Documentation & Resources

• GitHub Contribution Guidelines
• Commit Attribution
• Email Settings
• Repository Insights

Quick Fix Checklist

1. Verify commit email: git config user.email
2. Add email to GitHub: Settings → Emails → Add email address
3. Verify the email: Check your inbox for GitHub verification
4. Wait 24 hours: GitHub updates contribution graphs daily
5. Check private email settings: Ensure "Keep my email addresses private" doesn't conflict

Expected Timeline

• Email verification: Immediate after clicking confirmation link
• Contribution graph updates: 24-48 hours after email verification
• Profile activity: Usually updates within a few hours

If none of these steps resolve the issue, there might be a specific attribution problem with the V8 repository workflow or your commit setup. Let me know the results of the email verification steps!

Hope this helps! 🚀