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GITHUB EXPERIENCES MAJOR OUTAGE

DEV DESK1 MIN READ
MON, MAY 4, 2026

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GitHub is currently down, affecting developers worldwide. The incident is being tracked on GitHub's status page with ongoing updates.

GitHub users are unable to access the platform as of the latest reports. The outage impacts repository access, code pushes, pulls, and other core functionality that developers rely on daily. The incident has generated significant discussion in developer communities, with 254 points and 148 comments on Hacker News as users report their experiences and workarounds. GitHub's status page is actively monitoring the situation and providing real-time updates. The company typically maintains high uptime standards, making widespread outages relatively uncommon. For developers dependent on the platform, the outage disrupts continuous integration pipelines, deployment workflows, and collaborative development efforts. Teams are advised to check GitHub's official status page for the latest information and estimated resolution times. No official statement regarding root cause or expected recovery timeline has been released at this time.

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