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# API limits

Rate limits are enforced for security reasons—a large number of requests could block or destabilize the application’s operation, which is why certain limitations apply. For detailed information, refer to [the official **GitHub** documentation](https://docs.github.com/en/rest?apiVersion=2022-11-28).