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GitHub REST API sort query parameter removal on GET /search/code

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Calls to GET /search/code, query parameter sort on GitHub REST API stopped working on April 10, 2023.


Calls it hits

  • GET /search/code
  • query parameter sort

What to use instead of these calls

None: code search results are always sorted by best match; sort client-side if needed.

In GitHub REST API's words

We are deprecating support for sorting code search results. Once these changes take effect, all code search results will be sorted by best match.

GitHub REST API, Announcement

Facts

API
GitHub REST API api.github.com
Kind
Parameter removal
Announced
March 10, 2023
Takes effect
April 10, 2023
Calls after that day
Fail
Source
Announcement
Last updated
Verified
, against GitHub REST API's own pages

Questions

When does this change take effect?

Calls to GET /search/code, query parameter sort on GitHub REST API stopped working on April 10, 2023.

What happens to calls after April 10, 2023?

They have failed since April 10, 2023.

How do I find the calls this hits in my code?

Okapi reads your repository, finds the calls this change hits and opens a pull request with the fix. It never commits to your branches: every change comes as a pull request you review.


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