* feat: add since= to rest call if requested by user

* feat: add since= to rest call if requested by user

* fix: a few bug fixes

* fix: 401 error more explicit message

* fix: changelog

Author: lwasser

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -4,6 +4,8 @@
 
 ## [Unreleased]
 
+* Add: after-date to api call and return clearer 401 message when token needs a refresh. (@lwasser)
+
 ## [v0.3.6] - 2024-08-15
 
 * Add: pyos Repos that contributors contribute to  (@lwasser, #197)

src/pyosmeta/github_api.py

@@ -176,7 +176,13 @@ def return_response(self) -> list[dict[str, object]]:
                 self.handle_rate_limit(response)
 
         except requests.HTTPError as exception:
-            raise exception
+            if exception.response.status_code == 401:
+                print(
+                    "Oops - your request isn't authorized. Your token may be "
+                    "expired or invalid. Please refresh your token."
+                )
+            else:
+                raise exception
 
         return results