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GitHub repository search scope
Documents that when users search from within a repository, GitHub automatically adds the repo qualifier so results are constrained to that repository.
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Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Search scope selector | Choose search scope selector when users need to decide where the search runs before interpreting results. | Selecting a scope changes the corpus searched, not merely the visual grouping of existing results. | GitHub documents automatically constraining repository-context searches with a repo qualifier. |
Comparisons supported by this source
- Search scope selector vs basic search vs filter panel vs tabs
GitHub documents automatically constraining search to the current repository with a repo qualifier when searching from within a repository.
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