GitHub integration rate limited (403) when importing repositories

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GitHub Rate Limit Issue During Repo Import

What’s happening

GitHub fetch error - status: 403, message {
  "documentation_url": "https://docs.github.com/free-pro-team@latest/rest/overview/rate-limits-for-the-rest-api#about-secondary-rate-limits",
  "message": "You have exceeded a secondary rate limit. Please wait a few minutes before you try again."
}

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The problem

Trying to import a GitHub repo to create a new Vercel project keeps failing with a 403 error. GitHub’s hitting us with a secondary rate limit when we try to fetch the repo list.

What should happen

Users should be able to see their GitHub repos and import one without any issues.

How to see it

  1. Go to Vercel Dashboard → “Add New Project”
  2. Pick “Import Git Repository” and select GitHub
  3. The repo list just fails to load

Why I’m reporting this

This happens during the repo import step, before we even get to create the project.

I know this is coming from GitHub’s side and there’s only so much Vercel can do about it, but wanted to flag it so your team is aware.

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Thank you for sharing this! I think it was related to some issues on GitHub’s side, so you’re right, there’s not much we can do about it but I appreciate you reporting.

If you’re still seeing this, let us know!