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What does GitHub’s bulk branch protection importer do?

The repository Rulesets page can now convert all branch protection rules in one action. Its review screen previews the rulesets, shows rules already covered elsewhere, and may split a source rule into multiple rulesets to preserve behavior.

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GitHub Can Now Import All Branch Rules at Once. Review Before You Activate Them

GitHub’s bulk importer turns repository branch protection into rulesets. Use its preview and Evaluate mode to catch changes before enforcement.

Crashtech Editorial October 26, 2026 Development Best Practices

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