A no-hype developer newsletter covering GitHub, Git workflows, and the tools that ship real code. Every issue is a focused 3-minute read.
Nearly half the list opens every issue, and 1 in 10 openers clicks through. Small list, real attention. Most newsletters at 10× the size can't say the same.
Subscribers include engineering leads and senior developers who choose the tools their teams use.
Written by Andrea Griffiths, Senior Developer Advocate at GitHub and 2026 AAIF Ambassador. Recommendations are earned, not sold.
The audience is growing and the coverage is earning links from Slashdot and The New Stack. Early sponsors get premium positioning and pricing before the list scales.
The newsletter is where sponsors appear. The social following is how readers find it and why they trust what lands there.
1,300 unique visitors from Mar 16 to Jul 6, 2026, with earned referrals from Slashdot and The New Stack.
Main Branch readers are professional developers and technical leaders who actively choose their tools, influence purchasing decisions, and shape the technology stack at their organizations.
53% of site readers are outside the US. Top countries:
The top article, GitHub Actions Fundamentals, drew 31% of all site visits. Deep technical content like Copilot CLI with Ollama and building voice agents with LiveKit fills out the rest. This audience shows up for substance.
Why this audience matters: These aren't passive scrollers. They evaluate, purchase, and champion developer tools at their companies. When they recommend something, engineering orgs listen. Your brand gets high-trust exposure to the people who actually make buying decisions.
Main Branch isn't selling ad space. I'm looking for partners who believe in what this newsletter is building: a trusted space for developers who want signal, not noise. If your product genuinely helps developers ship better code, let's talk.
A natural mention woven into the issue. Your product introduced in context, with a link, seen by every reader in a space they trust.
Your own section with logo and messaging, placed above the fold. Room to tell your story in up to 100 words, with a clear call to action.
A full feature written in Main Branch's voice: an honest look at your product, what it does well, and why it matters. Amplified across LinkedIn, X, and Instagram to 14,700+ followers.
Why this matters to me. I built Main Branch because developers deserve better than recycled changelogs and hype cycles. Every word earns its place, and that includes partnerships. I will only work with companies whose products I'd genuinely recommend to a friend. If that's you, I'd love to hear from you.
No pitch decks, no pressure. Just a conversation about whether we're the right fit for each other.
Start a Conversation →How to get started: Email me at andrea@mainbranch.dev with your product, audience, and preferred format (Mention, Featured Partner, or Editorial Spotlight). I'll follow up with fit, timing, and next steps within 2 business days.