New API endpoint provides privacy-safe star history data

UpdateSep 4, 2026VerifiedAdded Sep 22, 2026

Track repository star growth over time with the new star history REST API endpoint without exposing stargazer identities. Earlier this year, stargazer listing endpoints were restricted to admins and collaborators to protect user privacy. Now you can get the insights you need with a privacy-safe alternative.

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