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Github

Give your agent the ability to push changes to your website or apps with the GitHub integration.

Overview

Integrate GitHub with ScoutOS agents to enable automated code management and repository operations. Agents can create pull requests, update files, manage issues, and coordinate development workflows directly from conversations or automated processes.

Prerequisites

  • GitHub account with repository access
  • GitHub Personal Access Token or OAuth app
  • Repository permissions for the operations you need
  • Branch protection rules configured appropriately

How to use this integration

  1. Navigate to the Integrations page in your Scout Dashboard
  2. Select GitHub and add your access token
  3. Configure which repositories the agent can access
  4. Go to Agent Settings for your agent
  5. Click Add Tool and select GitHub actions (create PR, update files, etc.)
  6. Your agent can now perform repository operations automatically

Use cases

  • Create pull requests from automated code changes
  • Update documentation files based on product changes
  • Manage issue creation and triage
  • Coordinate release workflows
  • Automate repository maintenance tasks