Feature Request: Add a Comment Section for Repositories to Enhance Community Engagement

[shreysavagave]

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Hi GitHub Team,

I have an idea for a feature that could significantly enhance user interaction on GitHub: a comment section for repositories.

This feature would provide:

A space for users to leave general feedback or express appreciation for a repository.
A way to discuss topics that don’t fit under issues or pull requests.
Opportunities for collaboration, idea sharing, and fostering a stronger sense of community around a project.
The comment section could be optional for repository owners to enable, giving maintainers control over its usage.

I believe this addition would make GitHub even more collaborative and user-friendly.

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!

Thank you,
Shrey

[shinybrightstar]

Welcome to the GitHub Community, @shreysavagave, we're happy you're here! You are more likely to get a useful response if you are posting your question in the applicable category and are explicit about what your project entails--giving a few more details might help someone give you a nudge in the right direction. I've gone ahead and moved it to Repositories for you. Good luck!

[shreysavagave]

Thank you @shinybrightstar, for moving my post to the appropriate category! I shared this feature idea to enhance user interaction at the repository level, and I’m glad to know it fits here. Looking forward to feedback from the community and team!