Repository Policies

Use this guide when defining or updating repository policy behavior.

Goal

Keep collaboration controls predictable across repositories while allowing justified exceptions.

Steps

  1. Identify required baseline controls for review and merge flow.
  2. Separate organization-wide defaults from repository-specific exceptions.
  3. Define how policy changes are reviewed and communicated.
  4. Align policy automation with intended behavior.
  5. Document exception handling and ownership.

Policy Topics To Cover

  • branch protection or rulesets
  • required review model
  • merge strategy expectations
  • ownership and approval routing
  • policy automation through organization tooling