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Repository → List Popular Paths

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Overview

This node operation 'List Popular Paths' under the 'Repository' resource fetches the top 10 popular content paths in a specified GitHub repository over the last 14 days. It is useful for analyzing which parts of a repository are most frequently accessed or viewed, helping maintainers understand user interest and activity within the repository. For example, a developer or project manager can use this to identify popular documentation files or key source code directories.

Use Case Examples

  1. A project manager wants to see which documentation files in the 'n8n-io/n8n' repository are most popular to prioritize updates.
  2. A developer wants to analyze which source code paths in their repository receive the most traffic to optimize performance or add features.

Properties

Name Meaning
Repository Owner The owner of the GitHub repository, which can be selected by list, URL, or name. This identifies the user or organization that owns the repository.
Repository Name The name of the GitHub repository to query, selectable by list, URL, or name. This specifies the target repository for which popular paths are listed.

Output

JSON

  • path - The path of the content within the repository.
  • count - The number of views or hits the path received in the last 14 days.
  • uniques - The number of unique visitors to the path in the last 14 days.

Dependencies

  • Requires GitHub API access authenticated via a GitHub App credential.

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the 'Repository Owner' and 'Repository Name' inputs are valid and correctly formatted URLs or names to avoid validation errors.
  • If the API returns an error, check that the GitHub App credentials have the necessary permissions to access repository traffic data.
  • Network or permission issues may cause failures; verify the GitHub App installation and token validity.

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