I don't think HN is the right place for this. Am I right in thinking that the only reason this is receiving attention here is because it is on github? Please correct me if I am wrong.
I think this could be considered a 'hack' in the loosest sense of the word.
I see that, but I think this is more of a service misuse than a hack. There aren't really any advantages or 'cool' things about using github for this, bar the novelty.
I agree that's probably the case but this seems like a good place to have that discussion.