Repository updates July 31st 2024

We’re excited to bring an updated repository list view experience and the ruleset merge queue rule to general availability, as well as an update to the status check and workflow rules.

Finding repositories in your organization is now easier

With the introduction of custom properties earlier this year we wanted to make it easier to find repositories across your organization. With the new organization repository view and advanced filtering you find repositories based on common parameters like visibility and language, but also custom properties, size, license and a host of additional values.

Screenshot of repository list view filtered by visibility, archived status and a custom property showing a list of 64 repositories.

Repository Rules updates

Repository ruleset merge queue rule is now generally available

In addition to being able to manage your merge queue via rules, you can now see all the pull requests that merged in the same group along with the checks needed for the queue with rule insights.

Screenshot of repository rule merge queue options with default configurations.

Learn more about merge queues in our documentation and repository rules REST API

Avoid required status checks and required workflows when creating branches

Applying status check and actions workflow rules to newly created branches has been a point of friction in rulesets. When creating a new branch will fail unless you add bypass actors or create an intermediate unprotected branch. To alleviate this friction there is a new option available prevent checks and workflows from running on new branches.

Screenshot of require status check rule with the new "Do not require status checks on creation" option enabled

Learn more about status check rules and required workflows rules in our documentation.

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Workflow dispatch screenshot on GitHub Mobile

Developers can now manually run workflows set with workflow_dispatch directly from the Workflow view (Repository -> Actions -> Workflows) on GitHub Mobile. This addition provides developers with greater flexibility and control over their workflows, enabling them to trigger workflows manually while on the go using GitHub Mobile. Whether they are away from their desks, traveling, or simply need to run a workflow quickly, this feature ensures developers can manage their projects efficiently from anywhere.

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