What does the Deploy frequency spike signal mean?

The Deploy frequency spike 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 Payroll-Engine's historical signal data across periods?

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

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Q3 2026 · Historical Snapshot

Payroll-Engine — Q3 2026 Engineering Signal

Open Source Payroll Engine

Signal — Q3 2026

In Q3 2026, Payroll-Engine showed +999% commit velocity change with 4 active contributors (+0% growth). Signal type: Deploy frequency spike. Ranked #2 of 17 in HR Tech for Q3 2026.

Metrics — Q3 2026

Commit Velocity (14d)

Velocity Change

+999%

Contributors

+0% growth

New Repos (30d)

Context

Sector: HR Tech (full Q3 2026 ranking)

Stage at time of snapshot: Pre-seed

Geography: EU

Signal classification: Deploy frequency spike — learn what this signal means

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21–47 days
Signal Lead Time (median 31d)

$80M+
Rounds Tracked

90 sec
Per Scan

5,000+
Founders Tracked

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