Resolving "Your Access to This Site Has Been Restricted" in Go HTTP Client

Accessing Github resources using Go's HTTP client can trigger a "Your access to this site has been restricted" error. This issue is particularly encountered when retrieving files like tar.gz archives from Github in an EC2 instance running on AWS.

Potential Cause

The problem likely stems from outdated software configurations, particularly the version of git and your IDE (Integrated Development Environment).

Solution

To resolve the issue, it is recommended to update both:

1. Git version: Ensure you have the latest version of git installed on your system.
2. IDE version: Update your IDE, such as IntelliJ IDEA, to the most recent release.

In IntelliJ IDEA, you can update git and the IDE simultaneously:

1. Navigate to "File" > "Settings" > "Plugins."
2. Click on the "Marketplace" tab.
3. Search for the latest version of "Git Integration" and "IntelliJ IDEA."
4. Click "Install" for both updates.
5. Restart IntelliJ IDEA to apply the changes.

Once the updates are complete, re-run the Go HTTP client code to access the Github resources. The issue should be resolved, and you should be able to successfully download files.