Star Developer Request - SimplyRin

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Hello Snapcraft team,

I would like to submit my request to be recognized as a Star Developer.

Publisher: SimplyRin
Primary snap: gitpeach-desktop
Store page: Install GitPeach Desktop on Linux | Snap Store
Source repository: https://github.com/SimplyRin/GitPeach-Desktop (public fork of GitHub Desktop)
Base: core24
Confinement: classic (Git operations and integration with existing developer toolchains require broader system access)
Architectures: amd64 (evaluating arm64 support)

Motivation & Value:
GitPeach Desktop is a maintained fork of GitHub Desktop focused on providing a smooth, up-to-date, localized, and well-integrated desktop Git client experience for Linux users. I ensure timely updates following upstream releases and adapt UI/behavior for Linux desktop environments.

Maintenance & Release Process:
Published typically within 7 days of upstream releases (target: within 24–72h)
currently following upstream release series v3.5.2

Quality & Security:

  1. GitHub Actions CI for build reproducibility and linting
  2. Dependency and vulnerability monitoring via Dependabot / security advisories
  3. No additional telemetry beyond upstream; no extra tracking introduced
  4. Clear changelog in releases; prompt patching of critical issues

Linux-specific Improvements (in-progress):

  1. Improved localization (Japanese adjustments / fonts if applicable)
  2. Potential Wayland / HiDPI behavior review (if you have actually done or planned this—adjust wording)
  3. Streamlined first-run experience for new Linux users (planned)

Community Involvement:
I actively maintain other open source projects and respond to user feedback via GitHub issues and email comments. I also monitor user suggestions to iteratively refine the snap packaging.

Roadmap (next steps):

  1. Add arm64 builds
  2. Evaluate stricter confinement possibilities if feasible
  3. Further localization refinements and accessibility improvements
  4. Faster automation for upstream patch releases

Why Star Developer:
Recognition would help users quickly identify a trustworthy, actively maintained snap, encourage more feedback, and reinforce my commitment to fast, transparent updates for the Linux community.

Thank you very much for your consideration.

Best regards,
SimplyRin

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As I mentioned in a recent similar request, in general star developer status is generally reserved for those who have made a broad and enduring contribution to the snapcraft ecosystem. In this case as you are a very recent participant in the snapcraft ecosystem with only one snap then I personally do not think this qualifies for star developer.

As such, -1 (#voteAgainst) from me for this request at this time.

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