GitHub is fundamentally designed to enable freedom of opinion and expression through code sharing and discussion. Repository demonstrates this principle actively.
Observable Facts
Repository page displays project description and enables public discussion of code.
GitHub provides public issue tracking, pull requests, and discussion forums for expression.
No filtering or censorship of technical opinion is visible in repository structure.
Meta title and description accurately represent repository purpose without editorial constraint.
Inferences
Version control system is explicitly designed for expression of technical ideas.
Public visibility of all development decisions enables transparent opinion-sharing.
GitHub's infrastructure makes suppression of legitimate expression technically difficult.
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Article 27Cultural Participation
High Advocacy Practice
Editorial
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SETL
-0.15
GitHub enables participation in cultural and scientific advancement through open-source software development. This repository embodies these principles directly.
Observable Facts
Repository contributes to scientific software ecosystem (tree-sitter parsing).
Publicly visible code enables scientific validation and peer review.
Open-source license (inferred from public repository) enables free scientific use and advancement.
Developer receives attribution and recognition for intellectual contribution.
Inferences
Open-source model enables collective scientific and cultural advancement.
Public repository enables independent verification and improvement of scientific work.
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Article 20Assembly & Association
Medium Practice Advocacy
Editorial
+0.35
SETL
-0.14
GitHub enables freedom of peaceful assembly through discussion forums, issue tracking, and collaborative development. Users can organize around shared code goals.
Observable Facts
Repository includes discussion features enabling users to organize around shared project goals.
Issue tracker and pull request system enable coordinated group work on shared objectives.
No restrictions visible on users organizing collaborative development efforts.
Inferences
Technical collaboration tools enable peaceful assembly and coordinated action.
Project transparency facilitates users finding and joining shared initiatives.
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Article 26Education
High Practice Advocacy
Editorial
+0.30
SETL
-0.32
GitHub strongly enables education and participation in cultural life through open-source software as learning resource and demonstration of technical culture.
Observable Facts
Repository is public and freely accessible for learning purposes without cost.
Code comments and documentation enable educational understanding of software design.
Multiple accessibility features (colorblind themes, high contrast) enable inclusive education access.
Version history and commit messages document development process for learning.
Inferences
Public code access enables free technical education for all skill levels.
Accessibility features ensure education is not blocked by disability.
Cultural contribution to open-source community demonstrates participation in intellectual culture.
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Article 29Duties to Community
Medium Practice
Editorial
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SETL
-0.10
GitHub enables community development and individual flourishing through enabling users to contribute to shared goals. However, the platform's analytics and tracking capabilities may limit individual liberty.
Observable Facts
Open-source contribution enables developers to express talents and pursue meaningful work.
Community collaboration enables individual growth through peer feedback and learning.
Analytics tracking (visible in meta tags) may limit individual liberty through surveillance.
Inferences
Collaborative environment enables individual development of capabilities.
Default analytics tracking represents potential constraint on individual liberty and autonomy.
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Article 12Privacy
Medium Practice Framing
Editorial
+0.10
SETL
+0.19
Page contains privacy-respecting elements (skip-to-content, documented policies) but also implements tracking analytics and default cookie collection without explicit consent banner visible in provided content.
Observable Facts
Meta tag 'octolytics-url' points to 'https://collector.github.com/github/collect' indicating analytics collection.
Feature flags in client environment script suggest A/B testing and user behavior tracking.
DNS prefetch links load from GitHub's own analytics domain (github.githubassets.com).
No explicit cookie consent banner visible in provided HTML content.
Inferences
Analytics collection infrastructure suggests default tracking enabled without explicit user consent display.
Feature flag system enables behavior modification based on user tracking data.
Lack of visible consent mechanism suggests privacy preferences may not be immediately accessible to users.
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Article 30No Destruction of Rights
Low Practice
Editorial
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SETL
+0.07
GitHub's terms of service protect against misuse of rights, though enforcement relies on corporate moderation rather than state/international bodies. Repository itself does not demonstrate abuse.
Observable Facts
GitHub's standard terms of service include abuse and harassment policies.
Repository does not contain content that violates rights of others based on visible content.
Inferences
Platform policies provide some protection against rights abuse, though enforcement is corporate-mediated.
ND
PreamblePreamble
Medium Practice
GitHub's structural design enables collaborative development and knowledge sharing aligned with preamble values of dignity and equal rights. Observable accessibility and open-access features support these principles.
Observable Facts
Public repository is free to access without requiring payment or proprietary account tier.
Site includes skip-to-content link and multiple accessibility stylesheets for vision-impaired users.
Repository description states 'Pure Go tree-sitter runtime. Contribute to odvcencio/gotreesitter development' indicating collaborative contribution model.
Inferences
Free public access and contribution mechanisms support the preamble's emphasis on equal participation and dignity.
Extensive accessibility options demonstrate commitment to inclusive participation regardless of ability.
ND
Article 1Freedom, Equality, Brotherhood
Medium Practice
GitHub's structural design enforces equal treatment for all users in code contribution and visibility, though enforcement mechanisms are invisible on this landing page.
Observable Facts
Repository page displays contributor information and contribution history transparently.
User login content meta tag is empty, indicating anonymous access is available.
No discriminatory restrictions visible in repository access or contribution guidelines.
Inferences
Transparent contributor tracking and open participation align with equal dignity principles.
Anonymous browsing support suggests equal treatment regardless of identity status.
ND
Article 2Non-Discrimination
Medium Practice
Structural accessibility features demonstrate commitment to non-discrimination based on ability. No content restrictions based on protected characteristics are observable.
High-contrast theme options available suggesting accommodation for multiple visual needs.
No paywalls or access restrictions visible that would discriminate based on economic status.
Inferences
Comprehensive accessibility options demonstrate proactive anti-discrimination in digital design.
Free public access removes economic barriers that could constitute status-based discrimination.
ND
Article 3Life, Liberty, Security
Low Practice
GitHub provides platform for security and identity verification (user login system) but this repository page shows no specific security features beyond platform defaults.
Observable Facts
Meta tag content for user login is empty, suggesting user must be authenticated separately.
GitHub requires account authentication for contribution, providing security controls.
Repository metadata includes hovercard-subject-tag with repository ID, enabling identity verification.
Inferences
Authentication system provides baseline security and identity recognition infrastructure.
ND
Article 4No Slavery
No observable content addressing slavery or servitude; not applicable to code repository context.
ND
Article 5No Torture
No observable content addressing torture or cruel punishment; not applicable to code repository context.
ND
Article 6Legal Personhood
Low Practice
GitHub provides legal status recognition through account systems and contribution tracking, enabling users to be recognized before the law.
Observable Facts
User accounts are trackable and linked to repository contributions via visible metadata.
GitHub provides legal go-import meta tag for language-specific package managers, enabling formal recognition of code ownership.
Inferences
Account system enables users to establish and verify legal identity and ownership of contributions.
ND
Article 7Equality Before Law
Medium Practice
GitHub's legal framework treats all users equally before its terms of service, enforced through technical infrastructure. No discriminatory enforcement visible.
Observable Facts
Repository access and contribution model is uniform for all authenticated users.
No user-specific access restrictions visible beyond GitHub's standard authentication.
Public repository metadata is equally visible to all visitors without rank-based restrictions.
Inferences
Equal technical treatment of all users suggests equal protection in platform enforcement.
ND
Article 8Right to Remedy
Low Practice
GitHub provides some mechanism for rights protection through contribution tracking and takedown procedures, though these are not visible on this page.
Observable Facts
Repository includes git history and contribution attribution, enabling rights documentation.
GitHub infrastructure allows reporting of rights violations through standard abuse reporting.
Inferences
Contribution tracking enables documentation of intellectual property rights.
ND
Article 9No Arbitrary Detention
No observable content addressing arbitrary arrest or detention; not applicable to code repository context.
ND
Article 10Fair Hearing
No observable content addressing legal proceedings or judicial impartiality; not applicable to code repository context.
ND
Article 11Presumption of Innocence
No observable content addressing criminal procedure or presumption of innocence; not applicable to code repository context.
ND
Article 13Freedom of Movement
Medium Practice
GitHub provides freedom of movement through public access without geographic restrictions. Users can freely access and fork repositories.
Observable Facts
Repository is publicly accessible without geographic restrictions visible.
Meta tag indicates public repository status: 'repository_public' content='true'.
No regional blocking or access restrictions visible in page structure.
Inferences
Public access model enables free movement and migration of code across jurisdictions.
ND
Article 14Asylum
Low Practice
GitHub provides asylum-like status through pseudonymous contribution (optional), though most features encourage identified participation.
Observable Facts
GitHub allows users to create anonymous or pseudonymous accounts for contribution.
Repository accepts contributions from users regardless of geographic origin.
Inferences
Pseudonymous access option provides some protection for users from restrictive jurisdictions.
ND
Article 15Nationality
Low Practice
GitHub provides nationality/citizenship status through account profiles, though this is optional and not required for contribution.
Observable Facts
User profiles can include nationality information voluntarily.
Contributing to repositories does not require revealing nationality or citizenship status.
Inferences
Optional identity disclosure enables users to establish nationality without compulsion.
ND
Article 16Marriage & Family
Low Practice
GitHub's public nature makes marriage/family information visible if users choose to share it, but does not mandate disclosure.
Observable Facts
User profiles can display personal information voluntarily.
Repository contribution does not require revealing family status.
Inferences
Optional information sharing allows users to protect family privacy.
ND
Article 17Property
Medium Practice Framing
GitHub repositories are public by default, and contribution history is publicly visible. Users have limited ability to maintain property/contribution privacy once published.
Observable Facts
Repository is marked 'repository_public' = true, making all code publicly visible.
Contribution history and metadata are permanently stored and visible to all users.
User cannot easily delete or make contributions private after publishing.
Inferences
Public-by-default model removes user agency over intellectual property visibility after contribution.
Permanent contribution history creates ongoing privacy constraints for contributors.
ND
Article 18Freedom of Thought
Medium Practice Advocacy
GitHub actively enables freedom of conscience and religion through enabling users to express values through code contributions without platform-imposed ideology filters.
Observable Facts
Repository accepts contributions regardless of developer's personal ideology or values.
No content moderation based on philosophical or religious viewpoint is visible.
Users can fork and modify code reflecting their own values without platform interference.
Inferences
Platform neutrality on ideological content enables freedom of conscience expression.
Code as expression enables developers to manifest personal values through technical work.
ND
Article 21Political Participation
Low Practice
GitHub enables participation in government through open-source policies, though this repository does not directly address governance.
Observable Facts
GitHub's infrastructure is used by government agencies and enables civic participation.
Public repository model enables transparent policy development and citizen input.
Inferences
Open-source government code enables public participation in policy processes.
ND
Article 22Social Security
Low Practice
GitHub does not directly address social security, but community-driven development enables informal mutual aid and resource sharing among contributors.
Observable Facts
Open-source development model enables free access to software tools and libraries.
Contributors voluntarily donate time and expertise, creating social value.
Inferences
Community contribution model creates informal social security through shared resources.
ND
Article 23Work & Equal Pay
Medium Practice
GitHub enables work and free choice of employment through open-source opportunities. Developers can build portfolios and demonstrate skills.
Observable Facts
Public repository demonstrates developer skills and can support employment opportunities.
GitHub enables freelance and remote work opportunities through open-source contribution.
No restrictions visible on employment-related use of platform.
Inferences
Public portfolio effect enables employment opportunities based on demonstrated skill.
Platform enables decentralized work opportunities independent of traditional employment.
ND
Article 24Rest & Leisure
Low Practice
GitHub does not directly address rest and leisure, but open-source contribution model enables flexible work schedules.
Observable Facts
Contributors control their own contribution schedule and can work part-time.
No mandatory time commitments visible in repository participation model.
Inferences
Voluntary contribution model enables flexible work-life balance for developers.
ND
Article 25Standard of Living
Low Practice
GitHub provides informal social safety net through community support and knowledge sharing, though it does not provide formal social security.
Observable Facts
Open-source community provides informal support and mentoring for developers.
Free access to development tools and libraries reduces barriers to participation.
Inferences
Community support system provides informal standard of living support.
ND
Article 28Social & International Order
Low Practice
GitHub infrastructure supports social and international order enabling human rights, though this repository does not directly address these issues.
Observable Facts
GitHub infrastructure enables cross-border collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Public repository is accessible globally without geographic restrictions.
Inferences
Global accessibility supports international social and intellectual order.
Structural Channel
What the site does
Domain Context Profile
Element
Modifier
Affects
Note
Privacy
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Article 12
GitHub has documented privacy policies and data collection transparency; DNS prefetch and tracking cookies observable in source indicate analytics implementation.
Terms of Service
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Article 19
GitHub Terms of Service govern content and user conduct; public repository model aligns with open expression principles.
Accessibility
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Article 2 Article 26
Multiple color-mode stylesheets (light, dark, colorblind, tritanopia, high contrast), skip-to-content link, and semantic HTML indicate strong accessibility commitment.
Mission
—
GitHub's mission emphasizes open collaboration and developer empowerment; structural alignment with free expression and collective work.
Editorial Code
—
No editorial code of conduct observable at domain level beyond standard GitHub policies.
Ownership
—
GitHub is a major public code repository owned by Microsoft; neutral infrastructure provider role.
Access Model
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Article 19 Article 27
Free public repository access; no paywall for viewing or contributing to open-source projects.
Ad/Tracking
-0.05
Article 12
Analytics tracking URLs (collector.github.com, octolytics) and feature flags observable; consent mechanisms present but tracking enabled by default.
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Article 26Education
High Practice Advocacy
Structural
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Context Modifier
ND
SETL
-0.32
GitHub strongly enables education and participation in cultural life through open-source software as learning resource and demonstration of technical culture.
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Article 19Freedom of Expression
High Advocacy Practice
Structural
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Context Modifier
ND
SETL
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GitHub is fundamentally designed to enable freedom of opinion and expression through code sharing and discussion. Repository demonstrates this principle actively.
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Article 27Cultural Participation
High Advocacy Practice
Structural
+0.45
Context Modifier
ND
SETL
-0.15
GitHub enables participation in cultural and scientific advancement through open-source software development. This repository embodies these principles directly.
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Article 2Non-Discrimination
Medium Practice
Structural
+0.40
Context Modifier
ND
SETL
ND
Structural accessibility features demonstrate commitment to non-discrimination based on ability. No content restrictions based on protected characteristics are observable.
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Article 18Freedom of Thought
Medium Practice Advocacy
Structural
+0.40
Context Modifier
ND
SETL
ND
GitHub actively enables freedom of conscience and religion through enabling users to express values through code contributions without platform-imposed ideology filters.
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Article 20Assembly & Association
Medium Practice Advocacy
Structural
+0.40
Context Modifier
ND
SETL
-0.14
GitHub enables freedom of peaceful assembly through discussion forums, issue tracking, and collaborative development. Users can organize around shared code goals.
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Article 7Equality Before Law
Medium Practice
Structural
+0.35
Context Modifier
ND
SETL
ND
GitHub's legal framework treats all users equally before its terms of service, enforced through technical infrastructure. No discriminatory enforcement visible.
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Article 1Freedom, Equality, Brotherhood
Medium Practice
Structural
+0.30
Context Modifier
ND
SETL
ND
GitHub's structural design enforces equal treatment for all users in code contribution and visibility, though enforcement mechanisms are invisible on this landing page.
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Article 13Freedom of Movement
Medium Practice
Structural
+0.30
Context Modifier
ND
SETL
ND
GitHub provides freedom of movement through public access without geographic restrictions. Users can freely access and fork repositories.
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Article 23Work & Equal Pay
Medium Practice
Structural
+0.30
Context Modifier
ND
SETL
ND
GitHub enables work and free choice of employment through open-source opportunities. Developers can build portfolios and demonstrate skills.
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PreamblePreamble
Medium Practice
Structural
+0.25
Context Modifier
ND
SETL
ND
GitHub's structural design enables collaborative development and knowledge sharing aligned with preamble values of dignity and equal rights. Observable accessibility and open-access features support these principles.
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Article 14Asylum
Low Practice
Structural
+0.25
Context Modifier
ND
SETL
ND
GitHub provides asylum-like status through pseudonymous contribution (optional), though most features encourage identified participation.
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Article 21Political Participation
Low Practice
Structural
+0.25
Context Modifier
ND
SETL
ND
GitHub enables participation in government through open-source policies, though this repository does not directly address governance.
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Article 22Social Security
Low Practice
Structural
+0.25
Context Modifier
ND
SETL
ND
GitHub does not directly address social security, but community-driven development enables informal mutual aid and resource sharing among contributors.
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Article 3Life, Liberty, Security
Low Practice
Structural
+0.20
Context Modifier
ND
SETL
ND
GitHub provides platform for security and identity verification (user login system) but this repository page shows no specific security features beyond platform defaults.
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Article 8Right to Remedy
Low Practice
Structural
+0.20
Context Modifier
ND
SETL
ND
GitHub provides some mechanism for rights protection through contribution tracking and takedown procedures, though these are not visible on this page.
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Article 15Nationality
Low Practice
Structural
+0.20
Context Modifier
ND
SETL
ND
GitHub provides nationality/citizenship status through account profiles, though this is optional and not required for contribution.
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Article 24Rest & Leisure
Low Practice
Structural
+0.20
Context Modifier
ND
SETL
ND
GitHub does not directly address rest and leisure, but open-source contribution model enables flexible work schedules.
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Article 29Duties to Community
Medium Practice
Structural
+0.20
Context Modifier
ND
SETL
-0.10
GitHub enables community development and individual flourishing through enabling users to contribute to shared goals. However, the platform's analytics and tracking capabilities may limit individual liberty.
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Article 6Legal Personhood
Low Practice
Structural
+0.15
Context Modifier
ND
SETL
ND
GitHub provides legal status recognition through account systems and contribution tracking, enabling users to be recognized before the law.
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Article 16Marriage & Family
Low Practice
Structural
+0.15
Context Modifier
ND
SETL
ND
GitHub's public nature makes marriage/family information visible if users choose to share it, but does not mandate disclosure.
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Article 25Standard of Living
Low Practice
Structural
+0.15
Context Modifier
ND
SETL
ND
GitHub provides informal social safety net through community support and knowledge sharing, though it does not provide formal social security.
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Article 28Social & International Order
Low Practice
Structural
+0.15
Context Modifier
ND
SETL
ND
GitHub infrastructure supports social and international order enabling human rights, though this repository does not directly address these issues.
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Article 30No Destruction of Rights
Low Practice
Structural
+0.05
Context Modifier
ND
SETL
+0.07
GitHub's terms of service protect against misuse of rights, though enforcement relies on corporate moderation rather than state/international bodies. Repository itself does not demonstrate abuse.
-0.15
Article 12Privacy
Medium Practice Framing
Structural
-0.15
Context Modifier
ND
SETL
+0.19
Page contains privacy-respecting elements (skip-to-content, documented policies) but also implements tracking analytics and default cookie collection without explicit consent banner visible in provided content.
-0.20
Article 17Property
Medium Practice Framing
Structural
-0.20
Context Modifier
ND
SETL
ND
GitHub repositories are public by default, and contribution history is publicly visible. Users have limited ability to maintain property/contribution privacy once published.
ND
Article 4No Slavery
No observable content addressing slavery or servitude; not applicable to code repository context.
ND
Article 5No Torture
No observable content addressing torture or cruel punishment; not applicable to code repository context.
ND
Article 9No Arbitrary Detention
No observable content addressing arbitrary arrest or detention; not applicable to code repository context.
ND
Article 10Fair Hearing
No observable content addressing legal proceedings or judicial impartiality; not applicable to code repository context.
ND
Article 11Presumption of Innocence
No observable content addressing criminal procedure or presumption of innocence; not applicable to code repository context.