During November 2025, Pieter Agten developed a feature for the bazelbuild/bazel repository that enhances repository management by enabling automatic checkout of a Git repository’s default branch when no branch, tag, or revision is specified. Leveraging Bazel, Java, and Shell scripting, Pieter’s implementation ensures that git_repository and new_git_repository rules now select the actual default branch rather than defaulting to 'master', reducing configuration errors and improving usability for Bazel users. This work addressed and closed two open issues, streamlining onboarding and repository fetch reliability. Pieter’s contribution demonstrates a focused approach to improving developer experience through targeted, maintainable enhancements in build tooling.