Add source repository link to fork

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    • Type: Suggestion
    • Resolution: Unresolved
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    • Component/s: Repository - Forks
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      When I fork a repository, and I'm looking at my fork, there is no link to the source repository.  Seems like this would be a light lift and would be a small but very nice improvement over having to go through a series of clicks, or typing in the URL bar, or searching, to get back to the source repo.  In the top left, next to or right under `username / reponame`, should be "Forked from `source / reponame`".

      Bonus - next to the link to source - a button to force a sync would be a nice touch too.  Even with auto-syncing enabled, a fork can fall behind, especially when multiple teammates have PRs that are getting merged into the same source repo and folks need to rebase quickly to make a deployment window.

      Thank you!

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              Reporter:
              Howard Devennish
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