Current Signal — Q2 2026
dependency-check shows +25% commit velocity change with 100 active contributors (+0% growth). Signal type: Framework migration. Trend vs. prior quarter: decelerating (was +40% in Q1 2026).
Data sourced from public GitHub activity. Read our methodology
Commit Velocity (14d)
25
Velocity Change
+25%
Contributors
100
+0% growth
New Repos (30d)
0
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Projected lead-time window
≈47-day lead window
Projected next milestone
Platform or stack transition
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| Period | Velocity (14d) | Change | Contributors | Growth | New Repos | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 25 | +25% | 100 | +0% | 0 | Framework migration |
| Q1 2026 | 28 | +40% | 100 | +0% | 0 | Framework migration |
| Q4 2025 | 23 | -58% | 100 | +0% | 0 | Framework migration |
| Q3 2025 | 17 | +13% | 100 | +0% | 0 | Framework migration |
dependency-check shows general engineering acceleration that classifies as a framework migration. This often indicates a technology stack transition — moving from a prototype to production infrastructure, or adopting new tooling.
Framework migrations are the subtlest signal type but can indicate the shift from exploration to exploitation — a key milestone in startup development that often precedes fundraising.
As of Q2 2026, dependency-check shows a "Framework migration" signal with +25% commit velocity change over a 14-day window, 100 active contributors, and +0% contributor growth. This indicates a technology stack transition, which often precedes a pivot or platform upgrade.
VC Deal Flow Signal does not predict specific funding rounds. However, dependency-check's engineering acceleration pattern (+25% commit velocity change in Q2 2026) is the type of signal that has historically preceded fundraise announcements by three to six weeks. Investors should cross-reference this signal with other sources (Crunchbase, hiring activity, community mentions) before drawing conclusions.
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