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suman
suman

Reputation: 87

Should I create a GitHub App or GitHub OAuth App?

I am trying to create a website that will allow users to authorize their GitHub account and it will then allow the user to click a create button. Which automatically creates a new repo with some files. Now I am confused about should I make a GitHub app or OAuth app for the same. I have looked into the documentation but still confused.. I will host the website and this will allow any random user with an GitHub account.. What will be the best choice?

Upvotes: 4

Views: 2743

Answers (1)

Ayala
Ayala

Reputation: 1164

From Github documentation:

GitHub Apps are the officially recommended way to integrate with GitHub because they offer much more granular permissions to access data, but GitHub supports both OAuth Apps and GitHub Apps.

They are also providing a simple flow chart that can make your decision easier.

Bottom line - unless you need an access to everything, you should use GitHub App

Upvotes: 7

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