What Is Pull Mirroring?
Pull mirroring is a configuration where a repository automatically fetches and applies updates from an external source repository on a schedule. The mirror tracks the upstream and is typically treated as read-only. It is used to bring an external project into a platform while keeping it current.
Why it matters
Teams often need a copy of an upstream repo that stays current for CI, scanning, or internal access. Pull mirroring automates that sync so the copy does not drift. Pipelines can then run against an always-fresh mirror without manual fetches.
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