GitHub app for Google Chat

Use the GitHub app in Chat to get notifications about GitHub events, such as issues, pull requests, and comments.

Before you begin

To use the GitHub app for Chat:

• You need permission from your Google Workspace administrator to install apps.
• You need to add the app to Chat. Learn how to find apps and add them to Chat.
• You need a GitHub account.

Set up the GitHub app in Chat

1. Open the Chat app .
2. Open a direct message with the app or go to a space with the app.
3. To open the configuration window, tap Sign in.
4. Tap Configure Access Sign in to GitHub.
5. Complete the sign-in process then close the popup.
6. To update the Chat dialog, tap Refresh.
7. Under Add Repositories, type the GitHub repository you want notifications for.
8. Check the boxes for the events you want notifications for.
9. Tap Save.

You need to set up notifications in each space where you add the app. The app sends notifications to all spaces where it's a member.

Change app settings

In spaces, only the person who added the app can change the settings.

1. Open the Chat app .
2. Open a direct message with the app or go to a space with the app.
3. To open the current settings for the app, enter /github_settings.
4. Change the settings as needed.
5. Tap Save.

Removing the app from a space deletes the app settings.

Get a list of supported commands

1. On your iPhone or iPad, open the Chat app .
2. Open a direct message or go to a space where the GitHub app is installed.
3. Enter /github_help.