Personal access token

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A token used to authenticate API or Git access on behalf of a user.

Why it's here

Placed in Assess: 1 article(s) of evidence from 1 source(s), led by framework updates, with 1 in the last 30 days. Confidence 24%. Low accumulated evidence, so it defaults conservatively pending more signal.

Evidence (1)

6Hacker News·9/17/2026framework_update
GitLab.com changes rate limits to match subscription tiers
GitLab says GitLab.com rate limits will be aligned with subscription tiers starting October 19, 2026, beginning with Free and unauthenticated traffic, while Premium and Ultimate changes follow in January 2027. The company is also adding preview windows to let users test the new limits and recommends authentication, batching, caching, and pagination to avoid hitting caps.