OAuth Support for GitHub

Register a GitHub Repository in ARM Using OAuth

Overview

GitHub OAuth allows ARM to securely connect to GitHub repositories without using Personal Access Tokens (PATs). This method improves security by allowing scoped access and managed authentication through GitHub.

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Prerequisites

Before registering a repository in ARM, configure one of the following applications in GitHub.

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Option 1 — GitHub OAuth App

1. Go to:

GitHub → Settings → Developer Settings → OAuth Apps → New OAuth App

1. Enter the following details:

• Application Name

• Homepage URL Example: https://na15.autorabit.com/

• Authorization Callback URL (Provided by ARM during repository registration)

1. Click Register Application.

2. After the application is created, copy:

• Client ID

• Client Secret (generate a new client secret if required)

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Option 2 — GitHub App (Recommended)

GitHub Apps are recommended for automation and integrations.

1. Navigate to:

GitHub → Settings → Developer Settings → GitHub Apps → New GitHub App

1. Provide the following details:

• Application Name

• Homepage URL Example: https://na15.autorabit.com/

• Authorization Callback URL (Provided by ARM)

1. Enable:

• Expire user authorization tokens

1. Configure Repository Permissions:

Permission	Access
Contents	Read and Write
Pull Requests	Read and Write

1. After creating the app:

• Click Install App

• Select your GitHub organization

• Complete the installation

1. Copy the following values:

• Client ID

• Client Secret

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Register a Repository in ARM Using OAuth

Step 1 — Open Repository Registration

1. Log in to ARM.

2. Navigate to Repository Registration.

3. Click Add Repository.

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Step 2 — Select Git Provider

In the repository configuration form:

Select:

Git Type → GitHub

ARM displays the available connection options.

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Step 3 — Select OAuth Connection

Choose:

Connection Type → OAuth

The OAuth configuration section appears.

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Step 4 — Enter OAuth Configuration

Provide the following details:

Field	Description
Client ID	GitHub application client identifier
Client Secret	GitHub application client secret
OAuth URL	Auto-generated authorization URL

The OAuth URL is generated automatically and cannot be edited.

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Step 5 — Validate Configuration

Click Validate to verify the configuration and retrieve the repository default branch.

ARM validates:

• Client ID

• Client Secret

If a value is missing, validation messages appear.

Example:

Client ID is required
Client Secret is required

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Step 6 — Authorize GitHub Access

After validation, ARM redirects you to the GitHub authorization page.

1. Review the requested permissions.

2. Click Authorize.

GitHub then redirects you back to ARM.

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Registration Confirmation

After authorization, ARM completes the repository connection.

The repository details are displayed:

Field	Value
Repository Name	Selected repository
Git Type	GitHub
Connection Type	OAuth
Connection Status	Connected

A confirmation message indicates that the repository has been successfully registered.

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Note

GitHub supports two integration methods: OAuth Apps Or GitHub Apps.

• GitHub OAuth App The application accesses GitHub on behalf of a user. Permissions are granted using broader scopes such as repo or user.

• GitHub App The application accesses GitHub as an application and uses fine-grained permissions that can be limited to specific repositories.

Key Difference: OAuth Apps access GitHub as a user, while GitHub Apps access GitHub as an application with controlled repository permissions, making them more secure for integrations and automation.