## Context We need a UI in the Settings area that allows users to opt-in to web-based commit signing at both the Group (cascading down to sub groups and projects) and project level. ## Problem Statement The "Sign web-based commits" setting does not logically fit in any of the existing sections: - `Branch rules` and `Settings > Merge requests` are not appropriate fits - `Settings > General > Visibility, project features, permissions` is disjointed from the centralized `Settings > Repository` page ## Scope: Short-term Solution This issue will implement a **short-term design solution** by creating a new `Settings > Repository > General` bucket to house the "Sign web-based commits" setting. ## Design Approach Create a new `Settings > Repository > General` section that will: - Serve as a logical home for the "Sign web-based commits" setting - Provide a scalable foundation for future repository-related settings - Maintain consistency with the centralized repository settings structure ## UI Text **Option 1 (Simpler):** ``` ☐ Sign web-based commits Automatically sign commits made through the web interface. ``` **Option 2 (With signature key context):** ``` ☐ Sign web-based commits Automatically sign commits made through the web interface with the instance's signing key. ``` ## Objectives 1. **Create `Settings > Repository > General` section**: Implement new UI section in the Repository settings page 2. **Implement "Sign web-based commits" toggle**: Add the setting to allow opt-in at project level 3. **Support group-level cascading**: Ensure the setting can cascade from group to sub-groups and projects 4. **Update documentation**: Document the new setting location and functionality ## Acceptance Criteria - [ ] `Settings > Repository > General` section created and visible in the UI - [ ] "Sign web-based commits" toggle implemented and functional at project level - [ ] Group-level setting with cascading behavior implemented - [ ] Documentation updated with new setting location - [ ] Design reviewed and approved by stakeholders ## Future Considerations A long-term assessment should be conducted to evaluate whether centralizing all repository settings from `Settings > General > Visibility, project features, permissions` into `Settings > Repository` would improve the overall user experience.