What Is GitHub Profile Scanner by Simon Knuth?

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GitHub Profile Scanner is the project listed on Simon Knuth's GitHub Pages site, described there as "an all-in-one scanner app built for the Universal Windows Platform." The site itself only names the project and links to its GitHub repository, so the repository is the place to look for setup steps, supported scan types, and release downloads. If you are evaluating the tool before installing it, start with the repo rather than the landing page.

What the site actually tells you

The page at simon-knuth.github.io is a short project index generated with GitHub Pages. Its useful content is limited to:

  • Project name: GitHub Profile Scanner
  • One-line description: an all-in-one scanner app
  • Platform: Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
  • Links: a "View on GitHub" link for the project, plus a website link

That is the full extent of the product detail on the page. There is no feature list, version history, system requirements, or download button on the landing page itself.

What "UWP" means for you

Universal Windows Platform is Microsoft's app platform for Windows 10 and Windows 11. In practice, a UWP app is:

  • Installed and run on Windows, not on macOS or Linux
  • Distributed through the Microsoft Store or as a packaged app from a repository's releases
  • Sandboxed, which affects what files and system areas it can reach without explicit permission

If you work primarily on non-Windows machines, this project is not a fit regardless of its features. If you are on Windows, check the repository's releases or installation notes to confirm the minimum Windows version and whether a Store listing exists.

How to find out more

Because the landing page is thin, use this order:

  1. Open the "View on GitHub" link from the site to reach the source repository.
  2. Read the README for the feature list, supported scan targets, and any stated limitations.
  3. Check Releases for downloadable builds and version notes.
  4. Check Issues for known bugs and open discussions before relying on the tool.

The site's contact section is explicit that the author does not offer technical support for projects; bugs and discussions are meant to go through GitHub issues. Plan on self-service troubleshooting.

Where to send feedback

  • Bugs and feature discussion: GitHub issues on the project repository
  • Personal messages only: Twitter @simon_knuth or [email protected]

The site states the email and Twitter contact are for personal requests, not project support, so expect no troubleshooting help through those channels.

Bottom line

Treat simon-knuth.github.io as a pointer, not documentation. It confirms the project exists, names it, and identifies the platform as UWP. Everything you need to decide whether to use GitHub Profile Scanner — features, requirements, install method, and known issues — lives in the linked GitHub repository, and that is where you should spend your evaluation time.