Github API branches REST call returns incorrect data

[noblebright]

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https://api.github.com/repos/BeatAroundTheBuscher/ROSIGMA/branches claims that there's no "stable" branch for this repo, but the web UI clearly shows the stable branch. What's going on?

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[Dipeshdahiya]

Hi @noblebright ,

It sounds like the API might not be reflecting the most up-to-date information from the repository. A couple of things you could try:

API Caching Delay: Sometimes, the API responses might be delayed or cached, which could be why it's not showing the latest state of the repository. You could try appending ?nocache=true to the API request URL to bypass potential caching issues:
https://api.github.com/repos/BeatAroundTheBuscher/ROSIGMA/branches?nocache=true

Branch Protection Rules: Double-check if there are any branch protection rules or settings in the repository that might affect how branches are listed via the API.

Permissions Issue: If the repo has restricted access or permissions, ensure your API token has the right scopes (such as repo access). Sometimes, branches visible in the UI might not be available via the API if the permissions aren't set correctly.

Verify Branch Name: If the stable branch has been renamed or contains special characters, there might be a mismatch in how the API is interpreting the branch name. Ensure that the exact branch name is being queried.

If none of these help, I recommend reaching out to GitHub Support or creating an issue on the GitHub API support page. Hopefully, they can help clarify the issue.