# GitHub Close all open contributions authored by a blocked user

- Product: GitHub (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/github)
- Vendor: GitHub
- Date: 2026-08-27
- Original notes: https://github.blog/changelog/2026-08-27-close-all-open-contributions-authored-by-a-blocked-user
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/github/releases/2026-08-27-close-all-open-contributions-authored-by-a-blocke

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