GitHub Branch Ruleset Builder

GitHub Branch Ruleset Builder — build a ready-to-paste config or snippet in seconds. 100% client-side, no sign-up.

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Build a GitHub repository ruleset JSON (branch protection). Import via Settings → Rules → Rulesets → Import or the API.

Ruleset nameBranch

Required status checks (comma-separated)

Require PRApprovals Linear history Signed commits Block force-push

{
  "name": "main protection",
  "target": "branch",
  "enforcement": "active",
  "conditions": {
    "ref_name": {
      "include": [
        "refs/heads/main"
      ],
      "exclude": []
    }
  },
  "rules": [
    {
      "type": "non_fast_forward"
    },
    {
      "type": "required_linear_history"
    },
    {
      "type": "pull_request",
      "parameters": {
        "required_approving_review_count": 1,
        "dismiss_stale_reviews_on_push": true,
        "require_code_owner_review": false
      }
    },
    {
      "type": "required_status_checks",
      "parameters": {
        "strict_required_status_checks_policy": true,
        "required_status_checks": [
          {
            "context": "build"
          },
          {
            "context": "test"
          }
        ]
      }
    }
  ]
}

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About GitHub Branch Ruleset Builder

GitHub Branch Ruleset Builder is a free GitHub tool that lets you build a correct JSON in clicks instead of digging through docs — no guesswork, no docs. Copy the JSON and paste it straight into your GitHub repository. It runs entirely in your browser with no sign-up and no installs, so your data stays private.

How to use GitHub Branch Ruleset Builder

1Open GitHub Branch Ruleset Builder — it loads instantly and runs entirely in your browser.
2Fill in the fields with your own values; the output updates live as you type.
3Review the generated JSON in the preview area.
4Copy the JSON and paste it straight into your GitHub repository.

Why use GitHub Branch Ruleset Builder?

✓Generates a valid JSON in seconds — no copy-pasting from docs
✓100% client-side: your inputs never leave your browser
✓Free and unlimited — no account, no trial, no credit card
✓Works on desktop and mobile; copy or download the JSON instantly

Frequently asked questions

Is GitHub Branch Ruleset Builder free?+

Yes. GitHub Branch Ruleset Builder is completely free with no account, no trial and no usage limits. ToolJolt is supported by unobtrusive ads, not paywalls.

Where do I paste the output from GitHub Branch Ruleset Builder?+

Click Copy, then paste the JSON into your GitHub repository. Each tool's preview shows exactly what to add and where, so you can drop it in and save without reading the docs.

Is my data private?+

Completely. GitHub Branch Ruleset Builder runs 100% in your browser (client-side). Nothing you type is uploaded to a server, so your data stays on your device.

Do I need to sign up or install anything?+

No. There's nothing to install and no sign-up — just open the page and start. It works on desktop and mobile.

Where do I commit this in my repo?+

Workflows go in .github/workflows/, community files at the repo root or .github/. The tool names the exact path for each output.

Can I use the output commercially?+

Yes. The configuration, code or files you generate are yours to use in personal and commercial projects without attribution.

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