{
  "id": "github-rate-limit-headers",
  "provider": "GitHub",
  "providerSlug": "github",
  "dimension": "rate-limit-headers",
  "score": 3,
  "scoreLabel": "exemplary",
  "evidenceUrl": "https://docs.github.com/en/rest/using-the-rest-api/rate-limits-for-the-rest-api",
  "evidenceQuote": "The REST API returns response headers that tell you about your current rate limit status.",
  "notes": "GitHub returns `X-RateLimit-Limit`, `X-RateLimit-Remaining`, `X-RateLimit-Reset`, and `X-RateLimit-Used` on every request, including for unauthenticated traffic.",
  "observedOn": "2026-05-22",
  "observer": "API Evangelist",
  "tags": ["developer-tools", "rate-limit-headers", "rest"]
}