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GitHub Configuration

In this step you will configure GitHub integration for DevPortal. Relying on a PAT (personal access token) is the simplest option, but you may prefer to use a GitHub App for more security and control on real-world environments.

Simplest option: PAT​

You will create a GitHub personal access token (PAT), which DevPortal will use to securely connect to GitHub and access repositories, workflows, and other resources.

GitHub offers two types of PATs:

  • Classic PATs: simple to setup, long-lived, account-wide access
  • Fine-grained PATs: Limited to specific repositories/organizations, shorter-lived, more secure

Follow this guide to create a Classic PAT:

Follow this guide to create a Fine-grained PAT:

tip

While you are still struggling to understand the permissions and how they relate to core DevPortal features and plugins, you can always create a Classic PAT. It is the simplest option and will work for most cases. Make it work and later refine it to a Fine-grained PAT for better security and control or, even better, use a GitHub App approach.