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RetroFill vs TAU Commander

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RetroFill compared with TAU Commander
DetailRetroFill logo RetroFill TAU Commander
What it doesFill your GitHub contribution graph with real, backdated commits Intuitive Performance Engineering
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inCA US
Pricing modelFreemium Open source
PricingFree: preview and first fill up to 7 days and 20 commits. Coffee: $5 USD one-time for one 365-day window. Time Machine: $12 USD one-time for every year since you joined. Autopilot: $3.99 USD per month or $29 USD per year for streak insurance with automatic commits on missed days. Not given
Key features
  • Live preview on your real graph with no sign-in required
  • Realism engine with six personas and seeded rerolls
  • Manual painting with brushes 1–4
  • Gap-only mode to respect existing contributions
  • Text and pixel art mode on Time Machine and Autopilot
  • One-click undo that deletes the generated repository
  • Private repository support on Time Machine and Autopilot
  • Contribution Doctor preflight checks
  • Autopilot streak insurance with configurable commit frequency
  • Multi-repo spread up to three repositories on Time Machine and Autopilot
  • Target configuration for hardware and software environments
  • Application profiling with MPI and OpenMP support
  • Multiple measurement methods including instrumentation, sampling, and tracing
  • Experiment composition combining targets, applications, and measurements
What makes it different
  • Real, inspectable commits with no hidden activity
  • Realistic patterns based on developer behavior modeling
  • Preview before payment on your real GitHub graph
  • Complete undo in one click with automatic account restoration
  • Timezone-aware commits with proper timestamp handling
  • Simplifies the TAU Performance System with an intuitive interface
  • Freely available under open source BSD-style license
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check45 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)016
Citation Flow (Majestic)1320
Referring domains (Majestic)12

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