What does the Framework migration signal mean?

The Framework migration signal indicates a specific pattern of engineering acceleration. Full classification logic and the four-signal taxonomy are documented at /methodology and /signals.

Where can I find nats-io's historical signal data across periods?

The startup hub at /startup/nats-io consolidates every period of historical signal data for nats-io, including commit-velocity change, contributor growth, and signal classification. The free /api/signals.json endpoint exposes the same data for programmatic access.

Q1 2026 · Historical Snapshot

nats-io — Q1 2026 Engineering Signal

NATS is a simple, secure and performant communications system and data layer for digital systems, services and devices.

Signal — Q1 2026

In Q1 2026, nats-io showed +98% commit velocity change with 100 active contributors (+9% growth). Signal type: Framework migration. Ranked #2 of 7 in Social & Community for Q1 2026.

Metrics — Q1 2026

Commit Velocity (14d)

Velocity Change

+98%

Contributors

100

+9% growth

New Repos (30d)

Context

Sector: Social & Community (full Q1 2026 ranking)

Stage at time of snapshot: Growth

Geography: Unknown

Signal classification: Framework migration — learn what this signal means

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