PatchScope – A Modular Tool for Annotating and Analyzing Contributions

PatchScope is a modular framework for analyzing software contributions through automatic code annotation, offering insights beyond traditional metrics. At its core, a flexible automatic code annotator labels source code lines based on customizable rules, categorizing changes such as documentation, testing, or code updates. Leveraging these annotations, PatchScope generates reports with actionable insights for team evaluation and expertise identification. With applications in annotation automation, bug localization, patch dataset analysis, and project monitoring, PatchScope is a versatile tool designed for researchers, project managers, and developers, prioritizing flexibility and ease of use.