A system and method for managing at least one checked out file of a source control management repository are provided. The system includes a source control repository including at least one checked out file; a database including at least one parameter associated with the at least one checked out file; and a computing device for identifying the at least one checked out file, retrieving the at least one parameter associated with the at least one checked out file, and generating a report including the at least one parameter. The report may be presented to a user via a display or formatted as an XML file to be employed in other computing applications, e.g., automated backups.