Overview
The dashboard is your central hub for managing claimed projects on OpenSource Together. Access it at/dashboard/my-projects after signing in.
The dashboard is only accessible to authenticated users who have claimed at least one project.
Dashboard Layout
The dashboard features:- Dashboard Sidebar - Navigation to different sections (My Projects, Settings)
- Dashboard Heading - Page title and description
- Projects Table - List of all your claimed projects
- Pagination Controls - Navigate through multiple pages of projects
My Projects Table
Your projects are displayed in a table with the following columns:Project Info
Project logo, title, and basic details
Open Issues
Number of open issues in the repository
Status Badge
Published or Unpublished status indicator
Created Date
When the project was added to the platform
Project Actions
Each project row includes an actions menu with the following options:View Project
Click on any project row to navigate to the project detail page.Toggle Publish Status
Control whether your project is visible in the public catalog:Published projects appear in the public project catalog and can be discovered by all users. Unpublished projects are hidden from the public but remain in your dashboard.
Edit Project
Modify project details, descriptions, images, and metadata:- Click “Edit” from the actions menu
- Update project information in the edit form
- Save changes to update the project
Delete Project
Permanently remove a project from the platform:Status Badges
Projects display status badges indicating their visibility:- Published (blue badge) - Visible to all users in the project catalog
- Unpublished (gray badge) - Hidden from public, visible only to you
Repository Statistics
The dashboard automatically fetches and displays:- Open Issues Count - Live count of open issues from GitHub/GitLab
- Repository Summary - Stars, forks, and language statistics
Pagination
When you have many projects, the dashboard displays them across multiple pages:- Default: 7 projects per page
- Use the pagination controls at the bottom to navigate
- Page numbers appear in the URL (e.g.,
?page=2&per_page=7)
Empty State
If you haven’t claimed any projects yet, you’ll see:- “No projects” message
- “Create a project” button that redirects to
/projects/create
Creating New Projects
To add a new project to your dashboard:You must have GitHub or GitLab connected to create projects. The platform will prompt you to link your account if not already connected.
Dashboard Settings
Access settings from the dashboard sidebar to:- Manage connected accounts (GitHub, GitLab)
- Update profile information
- Configure preferences
Activity Tracking
The dashboard helps you track:- Number of open issues across all projects
- Project creation dates
- Publishing status changes
Next Steps
Claiming Projects
Learn how to claim ownership of repositories
Discovering Projects
Explore the project catalog