GitRec is a recommender system designed specifically for GitHub repositories. This Chrome extension helps GitHub users discover new repositories based on their starred repositories. It also provides a feature to find similar repositories to popular ones.

The main purpose of GitRec is to enhance the GitHub user experience by offering personalized recommendations. By analyzing the repositories that users have previously starred, GitRec suggests other repositories that might be of interest to them. This helps users discover new projects and expand their knowledge in specific areas.

Additionally, GitRec provides a feature that finds similar repositories to popular ones. This is useful for users who want to explore alternative options or find related projects for further research or collaboration.

GitRec is an open-source extension, with both the extension and its backend available on GitHub. This allows users to contribute to its development and customize it to their needs.

With GitRec, GitHub users can easily discover new repositories and expand their knowledge in their areas of interest.