Dataset: Issues & Pull Requests
Entity: Pull Requests, Issues
Field ID: head_ref_repository
Type: Text
Description: The repository of the head ref (source repository).
Source: App
Transformation logic: N/A
From: |
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Github (PRs, Issues) |
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Gitlab (PRs, Issues) |
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Bitbucket (PRs) |
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Azure DevOps (PRs, Issues) |
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JIRA (Issues) | N/A |
ClickUp (Issues) | N/A |
Trello (Issues) | N/A |
Reporting Use Cases
The Head Ref Repository field is particularly powerful for projects that accept contributions from forks, such as open-source software or projects involving external contractors. It allows you to distinguish between internal work and contributions from the wider community.
Filtering to Isolate Contribution Type: You can easily scope your reports to show either internal-only or external-only contributions (depending on your forking model).
External Contributions: To see all pull requests originating from forks, use a filter where
head_ref_repository != base_ref_repository. This is invaluable for community management and understanding external engagement.Internal Contributions: Conversely, to analyze only the work done by your core team within the main repository, you can filter where
head_ref_repository == base_ref_repository.
Reporting on Community Engagement: When used as a dimension, this field helps you identify your most active external contributors and projects.
A bar chart with
Head Ref Repositoryas the dimension andCOUNT()as the metric can show which forked repositories are submitting the most pull requests, helping you recognize key community members.
Custom Formulas for High-Level Categorization: The most powerful use of this field is to create a simple, high-level breakdown of your development activity.
Internal vs. External Work: You can create a pie chart showing the proportion of work coming from your internal team versus external contributors. To do this, use a custom formula in a dimension like
IF(head_ref_repository == base_ref_repository, "Internal", "External"). This provides a clear, at-a-glance view of your project's collaboration model.