GitHub Limits Access to Star‑Gazer API After Abuse Concerns

GitHub announced new limits on its star‑gazer API. The change follows reports of heavy automated scraping. Access now requires authentication and rate‑limits are enforced. Developers must adjust scripts that relied on unrestricted calls. GitHub provides documentation for the updated usage policy. The move aims to preserve service reliability for all users. Community feedback is being collected via the GitHub forum. Users are advised to monitor their applications for compliance.