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Ghost Engineering

A Stanford study found that 14% of engineers are “ghost engineers”—contributors with no activity in the codebase. The Ghost Engineering feature helps you identify contributors with no Commits, PRs, or Tickets over a selected period.

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Ghosting is a phenomenon where contributors are not contributing to the codebase – often due to burnout, lack of motivation, or personal challenges. By identifying ghosting contributors, you can take timely action to re-engage them and keep your team productive.

Identify Gaps in Team Engagement

Ghost engineers make up ~14% of software developers, often going unnoticed while significantly impacting team productivity.
Remote work environments show a higher rate of ghost engineers, increasing the need for visibility.
Easily identify inactive contributors with no commits, PRs, or ticket activity over a selected timeframe.

Know When Teams Need Support

Quickly track the percentage of inactive contributors in your teams to address gaps and improve overall productivity.
Identify when contributors go quiet—and step in with the right support at the right time.