https://github.com/udaysh134/repx
An open-source lightweight universal reputation engine with a C++ CLI for tracking and leaderboard generation.
https://github.com/udaysh134/repx
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An open-source lightweight universal reputation engine with a C++ CLI for tracking and leaderboard generation.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/udaysh134/repx
- Owner: udaysh134
- License: agpl-3.0
- Created: 2025-11-24T10:47:11.000Z (8 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2026-02-27T11:29:50.000Z (4 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2026-02-27T15:51:45.586Z (4 months ago)
- Topics: cpp, leaderboard, reputation, reputation-system
- Language: C++
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- Size: 2.43 MB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 0
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# **RepX**
### Reputation as a Ledger


**RepX** is a lightweight reputation system built in C++ with a terminal-based navigation UI.
It records reputation through controlled, encrypted entries and generates transparent leaderboards from accumulated data. RepX follows a strict no-modification philosophy. Scores are never edited, every change is appended through structured logic, preserving a tamper-resistant history.
RepX ensures accountability, integrity, and trust by design - not by assumption.
## ð§ **The Problem & The Vision**
Most reputation systems focus on scoring. RepX focuses on accountability.
RepX treats reputation like a ledger. All of this data is encrypted and stored in a controlled `repboard.json`, accessible only through RepX.
| **Typical Reputation Systems** | **RepX** |
| :-----------------------------------: | :-------------------------------------: |
| Scores can be modified | Scores are never edited - only appended |
| Reasons are optional | Reason is mandatory for every entry |
| History is unclear | Every entry records who and when |
| Reputers operate without traceability | Reputers are fully accountable |
| Bias is hard to challenge | Entries are verifiable and reviewable |
Because every entry is traceable, the system enables :
- Validation of reputation claims.
- Publicly verifiable reasoning.
- Log generation from stored data.
- Robust structure to prevent silent manipulations.
> Trust is enforced by architecture - not authority.
## ðĨ **Who Is RepX For?**
RepX is built for any environment where reputation matters and accountability is important.
It can be used by :
- **Teachers** - tracking student performance or conduct
- **Employers** - evaluating employee contributions
- **Event hosts** - conducting competitive scoring systems
- **Community organizers** - running transparent leaderboards
- **Team leads** - monitoring developer productivity
- **Project maintainers** - managing open-source contributors
RepX is universal by design.
If someone can earn reputation, RepX can record it.
## âĻ **Features**
### ð Open Source :
- **Fully transparent and community-driven** - Find RepX repo in GitHub.
### ðĄïļ Core Integrity :
- **Controlled Write Access Only** - Scores cannot be edited manually.
- **Tamper-Resistant History Linkage** - Every entry is permanently traceable.
- **Encrypted Reputation Data Storage** - Secure `repboard.json` file.
### ðđïļ Engine Design :
- **Lightweight C++ Executable** - No heavy runtime dependencies.
- **Portable Single Executable** - Manage reputation and generate leaderboards with one file.
- **Structured CLI Interaction** - Controlled, predictable command flow.
### ð§ē Usability :
- **Terminal-Based Navigation UI** - Keyboard-driven interface with structured navigation.
- **Automatic Leaderboard Generation** - Convert accumulated data into clean leaderboard output.
## âïļ **Why RepX?**
Reputation can be tracked in many ways - spreadsheets, Discord bots, LMS systems, HR tools, etc.
But most of them are built for convenience, not integrity.
| **Others** | **RepX** |
| :-------------------------: | :------------------------------: |
| Manual score editing | No direct modification allowed |
| Optional or missing reasons | Mandatory reason for every entry |
| Weak or no history tracking | Structured, traceable history |
| Central authority control | Transparent, verifiable entries |
| Cloud/platform dependency | Portable single executable |
| Closed-source systems | Fully open-source |
RepX prioritizes structure over flexibility and accountability over convenience.
> It is not designed to be flashy. It is designed to be reliable.
## âïļ **How It Works?**
RepX follows a controlled reputation flow.
```
User Input
â
RepX Engine
â
Encrypted repboard.json
â
Leaderboard Generation
â
leaderboard.md
```
*Below is the most basic navigation flow of the application -*
## ðŧ **Developer Section**
RepX is built as a modular, engine-style system - not as a monolithic script. The architecture emphasizes :
- Clear separation between core and modules
- Explicit state management
- Controlled global configuration
- Compile-time invariants where possible
- Minimal external dependencies
RepX avoids unnecessary abstraction and hidden state.
Every component has a defined responsibility.
```
src/
âââ core/
â âââ engine
â âââ settings
â
âââ app/
â âââ layout
â âââ navigation
â âââ options
â âââ renderer
â âââ state
â
âââ modules/
â âââ utils
```
To view the whole project structure, follow [STRUCTURE](/STRUCTURE.md).
### ðŠī Design Principles :
- No silent mutations
- No accidental globals
- No direct score modification
- Architecture over convenience
- Structure over shortcuts
RepX treats reputation as infrastructure - not a feature.
### ðĪ Contribution :
Before contributing, understand that RepX prioritizes structure, integrity, and architectural clarity over rapid feature addition.
1. Fork the repository
2. Create a new branch for your feature or fix
3. Follow existing architectural patterns
4. Keep changes modular and intentional
5. Submit a pull request with a clear description
For full guidelines on how to contribute to RepX, check [CONTRIBUTING](/CONTRIBUTING.md).
## ð **License**
RepX is open-source software. It is distributed under the terms specified in the [LICENSE](/LICENSE) file of this repository.
You are free to use, modify, and distribute RepX in accordance with those terms. By keeping RepX open, the system remains transparent, auditable, and community-driven - aligned with its core philosophy of accountability and trust.