diff --git a/gitea_api.py b/gitea_api.py
index 538985b..cca9a3d 100644
--- a/gitea_api.py
+++ b/gitea_api.py
@@ -99,7 +99,7 @@ class GiteaRepoManager:
         Returns:
             List[Dict[str, Any]]: List of repository data dictionaries.
         """
-        url = f"{self.api_url}/repos/search"
+        url = f"{self.api_url}/repos/search?limit=500"
         try:
             response = requests.get(url, headers=self.headers)
             if response.status_code == 200: