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[WIP] Update repository settings to restrict access
Document that repository access restrictions require GitHub settings configuration
Nov 12, 2025
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The request to prevent pull requests, forks, and commits from other users cannot be implemented through code changes. These are GitHub platform settings.
Required Actions (Manual Configuration)
Repository owner must configure through GitHub web interface at
Settings:No code changes can enforce these restrictions. GitHub's API or web interface must be used directly.
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