Trial of Scarf.sh for Enhanced Metrics on Microcks Usage ℹ️

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Dear Community,

During KubeCon NA in Salt Lake City, the Microcks core maintainers had the opportunity to engage in a demo and discussions with the team from Scarf.sh, a tool designed to provide deeper insights into open-source project usage and adoption. Scarf is already utilized by various CNCF projects, offering a valuable perspective on download and usage metrics while maintaining full compliance with GDPR standards and ensuring no collection of personal data.

Why Scarf Matters to Microcks
We believe that having a clearer understanding of how the community uses Microcks can help us make better-informed decisions for the project. Scarf can provide insights into:

• Download Metrics: Follow how frequently Microcks is downloaded, helping us understand demand across regions and platforms.
• Version Usage: Gain insights into which versions of Microcks are actively used so we can effectively prioritize support and updates.
• Distribution Channels: Learn more about which distribution methods are most effective, allowing us to ensure Microcks reaches developers more efficiently.
• Regular reports: Share Microcks downloads and usage patterns, allowing everyone to follow along with our growth and adoption trends.

Why We’re Considering a Trial
Given the importance of user privacy, we are encouraged by Scarf’s commitment to GDPR compliance and its assurance that no personal data is collected. This aligns well with our values and the trust we’ve built with our community. Starting a trial with Scarf will allow us to test these capabilities in practice and determine how they can benefit Microcks’ development and support strategy.

Community Feedback and Next Steps
As supporters of open governance and transparency, we want to share this initiative openly with you (our community) and invite your comments and feedback. We’ll discuss the potential benefits, implications, and any concerns during our upcoming community meeting.

We look forward to hearing your thoughts and involving you in this decision-making process. Thank you for your continued support in making Microcks the best it can be!

Sincerely,
The Microcks Core Maintainers