GitHub Private Repo Access

Users express concerns about tools and apps requiring broad access to private GitHub repositories during OAuth authentication, debating privacy risks and requesting optional or limited permissions.

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akent Nov 20, 2013 View on HN

People have private repos too you know.

ketz1 Jan 6, 2022 View on HN

This means private repositories aren't really private?

csmeder Jun 25, 2012 View on HN

Why is it asking for permission to my private repositories? Is it possible to try this with only giving access to my public repos?

zimbatm Oct 15, 2012 View on HN

It would be great if the auth didn't require access to my private repos.

justinclift Feb 26, 2024 View on HN

Please make sure it doesn't request access to private repos. That would be far more considerate of your potential users.

jud_white Nov 5, 2015 View on HN

Please remove the access to Private Repositories, or make it optional.

bilqis May 16, 2023 View on HN

Github also has access to private repositories.

coffeeaddict1 Dec 5, 2025 View on HN

They don't seem to be available for private repos (unless you sign up for Github Teams or Enterprise).

8n4vidtmkvmk Feb 14, 2025 View on HN

Aren't GitHub private repos frees now?

alpb Feb 11, 2012 View on HN

Would be ubercool with support for private repos. Maybe some oauth or apikey would work without breaking the simplicity.