Create Your Custom GitHub App

Set up a custom GitHub App for Claude Code Action with all required permissions automatically configured.

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Quick Setup

Create your GitHub App with one click. All permissions will be automatically configured for Claude Code Action.

Or create for an organization:

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Your GitHub App will be created with these permissions:

✓ Contents Read & Write

✓ Issues Read & Write

✓ Pull Requests Read & Write

✓ Actions Read

✓ Metadata Read

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After creating your app, complete these steps:

Generate a private key: In your app settings, scroll to "Private keys" and click "Generate a private key"

Install the app: Click "Install App" and select the repositories where you want to use Claude

Configure your workflow: Add your app's ID and private key to your repository secrets

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If the buttons above don't work, you can manually create the app by copying the manifest JSON below:

github-app-manifest.json

Copy the manifest JSON above

Look for "Create from manifest" option and paste the JSON

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Important: Keep your private key secure! Never commit it to your repository. Always use GitHub secrets to store sensitive credentials.