GitHub connection
The saved link to GitHub. In the connection picker it is GitHub.
Powers these nodes
Fields
| Field | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Yes | A name for the connection. |
| Auth | Yes | How it authenticates—Personal Access Token or App Installation. |
Personal Access Token
| Field | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Token | Yes | A GitHub personal access token. Stored encrypted and never logged. |
A personal access token is tied to a user account, so it stops working if that account is deactivated.
App Installation
| Field | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| App ID | Yes | The GitHub App's id. |
| Installation ID | Yes | The installation id for the organization the app is installed in. |
| Private Key (PEM) | Yes | The app's RSA private key, in PKCS#8 PEM format. Stored encrypted and never logged. |
An app installation is tied to an organization rather than a person, so it survives personnel changes—the right choice for a shared connection. If GitHub gives you a PKCS#1 key, one beginning with a line that says RSA private key, convert it to PKCS#8 first.
Connecting
Both methods store credentials, so there is no Connect button and no redirect. Fill the fields in and save.
An administrator may have to register the GitHub App and hand you its id, installation id, and private key before you can fill this in.