Access InnerSource
This topic explains the access requirements and groups used to access and contribute to InnerSource repositories.
Access requirements
To access InnerSource repositories, you must have an active TechPass.
If you have an active TechPass and a GitLab licence, you are assigned the Developer role. You can view and contribute to InnerSource repositories.
If you have an active TechPass but do not have a GitLab licence, you are assigned the Guest role. You can view, but not contribute to, InnerSource repositories.
For information about automatic role changes and blocked accounts, see Why was my GitLab role changed to Guest?.
Groups
The following pre-created GitLab groups are available for accessing InnerSource repositories.
Developer groups
Users with the Developer role can join the following xx-dev groups to contribute to InnerSource repositories.
| Group name | Audience | SHIP-HATS Subscriber |
|---|---|---|
| po-dev | Public Officer | Yes |
| vendors-dev | Vendor | Yes |
| temp-dev | Short-term temp, intern, vendor, and others | Yes |
Guest groups
Users with the Guest role can join the following xx-guest groups to view InnerSource repositories. Agencies can raise a request to add these groups to their projects.
| Group name | Audience | SHIP-HATS Subscriber |
|---|---|---|
| po-guest | Public Officer | No |
| vendors-guest | Vendor | No |
| temp-guest | Short-term temp, intern, vendor, and others | No |
Users with the Guest role cannot create personal projects.
Rejoin a group
If you leave a group and need to rejoin it, raise a request.
