The Trusted Open Source Index: Methodology for Ranking Open-Source Projects by Verified Impact

Key Points

• To develop a methodology for ranking open-source projects based on their verified impact.
• Developed the Trusted Open Source Index to evaluate projects.
• Utilized criteria for assessing the impact of open-source projects.
• Applied ranking methodology to various open-source projects.
• Demonstrated a clear ranking of projects based on verified impact.
• Identified significant differences in project effectiveness.
• Provided a framework applicable to future evaluations of open-source initiatives.