Connect Codegen to your GitHub repositories to enable agents to read code, create branches, commit changes, open pull requests, comment on issues, and more.

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Capabilities

Our GitHub integration grants Codegen agents both read and write access, allowing them to function like a member of your development team:
  • Read Access: Clone repositories, read file contents, inspect branches, view issues and PRs.
  • Write Access: Create branches, push commits, open/update pull requests, comment on PRs and issues, assign reviewers.

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How Agents Use GitHub

Agents leverage the GitHub integration to:
  • Understand Context: Read code and related issues/PRs to grasp the task requirements.
  • Implement Changes: Create branches and commit code directly based on your prompts.
  • Request Reviews: Open pull requests and automatically request reviews from specified team members.
  • Report Progress: Comment on related issues or PRs with updates, results, or requests for clarification.

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Installation

Authorize Codegen to access your GitHub organizations and repositories.
You can manage repository access granularly through the GitHub App settings.

Install Codegen GitHub App

Click here to install the Codegen GitHub App and grant necessary permissions.
Ensure the agent has access to the specific repositories it needs to work on.