Changing the name of a GitHub repository is quite straightforward. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it:
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First, navigate to the main page of the repository.
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Then, click on the Settings tab. This tab can usually be found in the upper part of the page.
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Scroll down to the Repository name section in the settings tab. You’ll see your current repository name there.
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Type the new name for your repository in the text field.
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Last but not least, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click Rename. You’ll be asked to confirm this action because it has implications for any local clones or forks of the repository.
And that’s it! You’ve renamed your GitHub repository. As a side note, be aware that this will change the URL of the repository. Therefore, you and any collaborators will need to update your local clones and any links that point to the repository.
It’s also worth noting that GitHub will automatically create redirects for the old URL. However, to avoid any issues, it’s recommended to update any references to the repository as soon as possible.