GitHub Availability Report: August 2026
Author: Jakub Oleksy (@jakuboleksy)
Introduction
In August 2026, GitHub experienced [X] distinct incidents that resulted in [Y] minutes of degraded performance across core services. This report breaks down each incident, its root cause, and the steps we're taking to improve reliability.
Incident 1: [Title of Incident]
Date: August XX, 2026
Duration: XX minutes
Impact: [Brief description of user-facing impact]
[Detailed narrative of the incident, including timeline and resolution.]
Root Cause: [Explanation]
Remediation: [Actions taken to prevent recurrence]
Incident 2: [Title of Incident]
(Repeat as needed for each incident.)
Looking Ahead
We remain committed to transparency and continuous improvement. In the coming months, we will [mention any planned reliability initiatives or infrastructure changes].
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About the Author
Jakub Oleksy is a title] at GitHub. You can follow him on GitHub at [@jakuboleksy.
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