Master Sourcer Jung Kim introduced me to a hack for finding a user’s email address on GitHub. By adding (.patch) to the end of a URL for a repository, the user’s email address, which is required for uploading on GitHub, becomes visible.
What is GitHub exactly?
GitHub is a web-based platform for version control and collaboration that allows developers to store and share their code. It is built on top of the Git version control system and provides a web interface for managing and interacting with Git repositories, as well as features for code review, project management, and team collaboration. Developers can use GitHub to host and share their code, track changes, and work with others on shared projects. It is widely used by individual developers, open-source projects, and large organizations.
How can recruiters benefit from the platform?
Finding and sourcing top talent: GitHub is a great platform to find and connect with developers who have experience working with specific technologies or programming languages. Recruiters can search for developers based on their location, skills, and experience.
Evaluating candidates: Recruiters can use GitHub to view a candidate’s code and see how they work on projects. This can provide valuable insights into a candidate’s technical abilities, problem-solving skills, and coding style.
Building a talent pipeline: Recruiters can use GitHub to identify and engage with potential candidates, even if they’re not actively looking for a job. This can help recruiters build a talent pipeline for future opportunities.
Collaboration with hiring managers: Recruiters can use GitHub to collaborate with hiring managers and other stakeholders in the recruitment process. For example, they can share candidate profiles, code samples, and interview notes with hiring managers, who can then provide feedback and approval.
Cost-effective: GitHub allows recruiters to find, connect and evaluate candidates with no cost, and it’s a great way to save money on recruitment costs.
Networking: GitHub can be a great place to network with other recruiters and hiring managers, share best practices, and stay up-to-date with the latest trends in recruiting.
Follow these steps below:
- Within the GitHub profile overview tab, click on any pinned or popular repository.
- Click on the unique ID which you’ll find right after the following verbiage: Latest commit
- Add .patch to the end of the URL.
- Control C and click enter
- The page will reload showcasing the users email.
Note: Some emails are protected.
Bonus Tip:
Need a way to find top rated developers on GitHub? Git-Awards.com ranks out top users by coding languages and in different locations. Overall, it’s a great way to find users in different cities fast.
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This is a great trick, still working today!