Script that changes GitHub default branches to master

In plain words

This is a developer tool that automates changing default branches to master across GitHub repositories. It's designed for developers and teams who need to bulk update their repository settings. The script simplifies what would otherwise be a manual process for each repository, making it useful for organizations standardizing their branch naming conventions or reverting from main to master branches.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

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