Company
Date Published
Author
Alice Goldfuss
Word count
190
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

GitHub has introduced GitHub Debug, a new tool designed to help users troubleshoot connection issues to the platform by simulating the github.com environment and using standard networking tools to gather data such as download speed, packet loss, and routing. This tool leverages GeoDNS and the same certificate authority as GitHub, and it uses a user's public IP to assess their connection. Users experiencing problems connecting to GitHub, either via the command line or browser, can visit github-debug.com to diagnose issues themselves or provide the collected data to GitHub's Support Team for further assistance. This initiative aims to offer users a more efficient and hands-on approach to resolving connectivity challenges, enhancing their overall experience on the platform.