Repository API
The Unified Repository API enables developers and product managers to access version control data from multiple repository platforms through a single, standardized interface. Retrieve repositories, commits, branches, pull requests, and organization data from GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and other major version control platforms - all with one API.
What is the Unified Repository API?
Version control platforms like GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket each have unique APIs with different authentication methods and data models. The Unified Repository API normalizes these differences, allowing you to build once and support all major repository platforms without maintaining separate integrations.
Repository Data Objects
The Repository API provides access to the following standardized objects:
- Branches: Git branches and branch information
- Commits: Git commits, commit history, and changes
- Organizations: GitHub organizations, GitLab groups, and workspace data
- Pull Requests: Pull requests, merge requests, and code reviews
- Repositories: Code repositories and repository metadata
Common Use Cases
Development Analytics
Build developer productivity dashboards that aggregate data from GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket. Track commit activity, pull request velocity, code review metrics, and team contribution patterns.
Code Review Tools
Create code review and collaboration tools that work across different repository platforms. Access pull request data, review comments, and approval status from any version control system.
CI/CD Integration
Integrate continuous integration and deployment tools with multiple repository platforms. Trigger builds on commits, track deployment status, and manage release workflows across GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket.
Repository Management
Build repository management tools that work across platforms. Automate repository creation, manage access permissions, and synchronize repository settings across different version control systems.
Developer Productivity Tools
Create tools that analyze code commits, identify bottlenecks, track project progress, and provide insights by accessing commit and pull request data across multiple repository platforms.
