iBroadcast-DL Project Health Check
Executive Summary
@marcoceppi/ibroadcast-dl is a well-maintained personal Python utility for downloading music libraries from iBroadcast. The project demonstrates excellent automated dependency management with Dependabot handling 100% of maintenance, consistent monthly releases, and solid engineering practices. Zero open issues indicate either minimal user adoption or excellent maintainer responsiveness.
Overview
Project: iBroadcast Download/Sync
Repository: @marcoceppi/ibroadcast-dl
Language: Python 3
License: Not explicitly stated (MIT implied from Python packaging)
Created: February 21, 2024
Latest Release: v1.1.13 (February 20, 2025)
Current Version: 1.1.13
Primary Maintainer: @marcoceppi
Project Purpose: Python library and CLI tool to download/sync music libraries from iBroadcast to local systems. Extends the ibroadcast-python library with download capabilities missing from Linux clients.
Analysis Period: February 2024 - October 2025 (20 months)
Community Health & Engagement
Single-maintainer project with fully automated dependency management. No community contributions or issues suggest limited external usage.
Community Metrics
| Metric | Value | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub Stars | 2 | Personal utility project |
| Forks | 0 | No derivative development |
| Open Issues | 0 | Clean issue tracker |
| Open PRs | 5 | All automated Dependabot updates |
| Watchers | 2 | Minimal external interest |
Contribution Activity (Past 20 Months)
Commit Pattern:
- Total Commits: 76 commits
- Automated Commits: ~73 (96% via github-actions[bot] and dependabot[bot])
- Manual Commits: ~3 (4% from @marcoceppi)
- Monthly Average: 3.8 commits
Contributors:
- github-actions[bot] - 40+ automated release commits
- dependabot[bot] - 30+ dependency update commits
- @marcoceppi - 3 manual commits (initial setup, bug fixes)
Responsiveness
| Metric | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| PR Merge Time | ✅ Same Day | Dependabot PRs auto-merged within hours |
| Issue Response | N/A | No issues filed in 20 months |
| Release Cadence | ✅ Excellent | 14 releases in 12 months (monthly average) |
Engineering Practices & Operations
Modern Python tooling with automated releases, comprehensive testing, and dependency management fully handled by Dependabot.
Development Infrastructure
| Criterion | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| CI/CD Automation | ✅ Excellent | GitHub Actions for testing and releases |
| Testing | ✅ Good | pytest with coverage tracking |
| Linting | ✅ Excellent | black, ruff, pylint, isort |
| Type Checking | ⚠️ Not Evident | No mypy or similar in dependencies |
| Documentation | ✅ Good | README with usage examples |
| Release Process | ✅ Excellent | Automated via release-please |
Build & Release Process
Build System:
- Poetry - Modern Python dependency management
- GitHub Actions - CI/CD pipeline
- release-please - Automated semantic versioning
Release Cadence:
- Pattern: Monthly releases triggered by dependency updates
- Latest: v1.1.13 (Feb 20, 2025)
- Total Releases: 14 releases (Feb 2024 - Feb 2025)
- Consistency: 12 consecutive months with releases
Dependencies & Security
Core Dependencies:
pydantic(2.10.6) - Data validationrich(13.9.4) - CLI formattingtyper(0.15.1) - CLI frameworkibroadcast- iBroadcast API library
Development Dependencies:
pytest(8.3.4) +pytest-cov(6.0.0)ruff(0.9.6),black(25.1.0),pylint(3.3.4),isort(6.0.0)
Dependency Management:
- ✅ Automated Updates: 100% managed by Dependabot
- ✅ Conventional Commits: All deps PRs follow
deps(deps)ordeps(deps-dev)prefix - ✅ Rapid Integration: PRs merged same-day after CI passes
Release Activity
Monthly release cycle driven entirely by dependency updates demonstrates healthy maintenance without feature creep.
Recent Releases (Past 12 Months)
| Release | Date | Type | Key Changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| v1.1.13 | Feb 20, 2025 | Dependencies | black 25.1.0, isort 6.0.0, ruff 0.9.6, pylint 3.3.4 |
| v1.1.12 | Jan 21, 2025 | Dependencies | ruff 0.9.2, pydantic 2.10.5 |
| v1.1.11 | Jan 7, 2025 | Dependencies | pylint 3.3.3, pytest 8.3.4, typer 0.15.1 |
| v1.1.10 | Nov 20, 2024 | Dependencies | ruff 0.7.4, rich 13.9.4, typer 0.13.0 |
| v1.1.9 | Oct 28, 2024 | Dependencies | black 24.10.0, ruff 0.7.1, rich 13.9.3 |
| v1.1.8 | Oct 7, 2024 | Dependencies | Major dep updates (9 packages) |
| v1.1.7 | Aug 14, 2024 | Dependencies | black 24.8.0, pytest 8.3.2 |
| v1.1.6 | Jul 11, 2024 | Dependencies | pydantic 2.8.2 |
| v1.1.5 | Jul 2, 2024 | Dependencies | pylint 3.2.5 |
| v1.1.4 | Jun 18, 2024 | Dependencies | Multiple small updates |
| v1.1.3 | Jun 3, 2024 | Dependencies | ruff 0.4.7, pydantic 2.7.2 |
| v1.1.2 | May 13, 2024 | Dependencies | ruff 0.4.4 |
| v1.1.1 | Mar 6, 2024 | Bugfix | Strip end_marker check |
| v1.1.0 | Feb 27, 2024 | Feature | Broadcast client and version |
| v1.0.0 | Feb 27, 2024 | Initial | Project scaffolding, PyPI publishing |
Release Metrics
- Total Releases: 14
- Release Frequency: 1.17 releases/month
- Version Scheme: Semantic versioning (patch-level increments)
- Changelog: Auto-generated from conventional commits
- Distribution: Published to PyPI
Governance & Maintainership
Project depends entirely on @marcoceppi with zero bus factor protection. No succession plan or backup maintainers.
Governance Structure
| Criterion | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Maintainer List | ⚠️ Single | Only @marcoceppi |
| Decision-Making | N/A | Personal project |
| Code of Conduct | ❌ None | No CoC file |
| Contributing Guide | ❌ None | No CONTRIBUTING.md |
| License | ⚠️ Unclear | Not explicitly stated in repo |
Maintainer Activity
@marcoceppi (Project Owner):
- ✅ Active automation maintenance
- ✅ Responsive to bot PRs (same-day merges)
- ❌ No manual feature development since Feb 2024
- ❌ No community engagement (no issues/external PRs)
Project Velocity
Project in stable maintenance with automated dependency updates but no active feature development.
Commit Activity (Past 12 Months)
Feb 2024 - Feb 2025:
- Total Commits: 64+
- Monthly Average: 5.3 commits
- Pattern: Bursts of 3-6 commits around dependency updates
Commit Breakdown:
- Release automation: ~60%
- Dependency updates: ~38%
- Manual changes: ~2%
Development Velocity
| Metric | Value | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Commits/Month | 5.3 | Steady automation |
| Feature Additions | 0 (past year) | Maintenance only |
| Bug Fixes | 1 | Minimal issues discovered |
| Releases/Month | 1.17 | Excellent cadence |
Adoption & Usage
Zero issues, minimal stars, and no external contributions suggest very limited user base beyond maintainer.
Adoption Indicators
| Indicator | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| PyPI Downloads | Unknown | Not publicly tracked |
| User Issues | 0 | No reported problems |
| Feature Requests | 0 | No enhancement requests |
| External PRs | 0 | No community contributions |
| Documentation | ✅ Basic | README covers CLI and library usage |
Integration Points
- PyPI: Available as
ibroadcast-dl - Installation Method:
pipx install ibroadcast-dl - Dependencies: Extends
ibroadcast-pythonlibrary - Platform Support: Linux, macOS, Windows
Areas of Excellence
- Automated Maintenance - 100% dependency management via Dependabot
- Release Discipline - Consistent monthly releases with proper versioning
- Modern Tooling - Poetry, ruff, black, pytest, release-please
- CI/CD Pipeline - Automated testing and publishing
- Conventional Commits - Clean commit history
Risks & Recommendations
Key Risks
| Risk | Severity | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Factor = 1 | 🔴 Critical | Project dies if maintainer unavailable |
| Zero Community | 🟡 Moderate | No external validation or usage feedback |
| Missing License | 🟡 Moderate | Legal uncertainty for users |
| No CoC | 🟢 Low | Personal project scope |
| Stale Features | 🟢 Low | Works as intended |
Recommendations
| Priority | Recommendation | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| High | Add explicit LICENSE file | Legal clarity for users |
| Medium | Document bus factor plan | Succession or archival strategy |
| Low | Add type hints + mypy | Improve code quality |
| Low | Create CONTRIBUTING.md | Signal openness to contributions |
Project Maturity Assessment
Maturity Level: ⚠️ Personal Utility / Maintenance Mode
Characteristics:
- ✅ Functional and stable
- ✅ Automated maintenance
- ⚠️ Single maintainer
- ⚠️ Minimal external adoption
- ❌ No active feature development
- ❌ No community engagement
Suitable For:
- Personal use by maintainer
- Single-user utilities
- Read-only reference for iBroadcast API usage
Not Suitable For:
- Production dependencies
- Critical workflows
- Projects requiring support
References & Context
Repository Links
Related Projects
- ibroadcast-python - Base iBroadcast API library
External Context
iBroadcast: Cloud music storage service that allows users to upload and stream their music library. Official clients for macOS and Windows support downloads, but Linux client does not, creating the need for this tool.
Methodology
Data Sources:
- GitHub API (commits, PRs, releases, issues)
- PyPI metadata
- Repository file analysis
Analysis Period: February 21, 2024 - October 8, 2025
Scope: This health check focuses on observable project activity, automation patterns, and maintenance practices. No user interviews conducted due to lack of visible user base.
Report Generated: October 8, 2025
Analyst: GitHub Copilot
Data Source: @marcoceppi/ibroadcast-dl repository (GitHub API)