Visibility is a distribution problem, not a metric to fabricate.
After publication, share the repository only where relevant: technical communities, research discussions, developer profiles, project website, and public changelogs. Lead with runnable artifacts and limitations, not grand claims.
No purchased/fake stars, fake forks, fake users, sockpuppet engagement, fabricated citations, fake partnerships, or misleading adoption metrics.
Success is measured by genuine external use, discussion, issues, contributions, citations, and repeat visits over time.