Frequently asked questions

For a configured GitHub repository with the required access, Upstream Tern tracks published releases and dependency changes. An “Other repository” source is configuration only and has no provider checks.

No. Saving a repository source or URL stores project configuration; it does not connect a GitHub account, grant repository read access, or authorize pull-request writes. Private monitoring also requires a verified token and monitoring access.

No. Saving records the commands as configuration; it does not run them. Configured commands are used to evaluate monitored changes.

A failed configured check produces a failure report and candidate fix for maintainer review. The candidate is a suggested next step; it does not automatically open a pull request.

The project setup guide documents the accepted values, limits, and behavior for each field.