DOS6032

Project default branch should be 'main'

DOS6032

GitLab project Severitylow builtIn

Description

Projects should use main as the default branch (modern GitLab convention since 2021). Standardising on main simplifies CI templates, branch-protection rules, and inter-project automation. Use the GL_Project_DefaultBranch_Should_Not_Be_Master rule for the inverse formulation.

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Recommendation

1. Go to project Settings > Repository > Default branch. 
2. Set Default branch to main. 
3. Save changes. 
4. Update local clones via: git remote set-head origin -a.

Policy Rule

{
  "target": "GLProject",
  "if": {
    "allOf": [
      {
        "resource": "GLProject",
        "property": "DefaultBranch",
        "operator": "equals",
        "value": "main"
      }
    ]
  },
  "then": {
    "effect": "Audit"
  }
}
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Rule Details
  • Rule ID: DOS6032
  • Code: GL_Project_DefaultBranch_Should_Be_Main
  • Platform: GitLab
  • Category: project
  • Severity: Severitylow
  • Type: builtIn
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