GitHub Integration

Connecting GitHub with GetSphere enables seamless tracking of various community activities within your repositories. By integrating these platforms, you can automatically collect and analyze data on stars, forks, issues, pull requests, discussions, and comments, ensuring you stay up-to-date with the latest interactions and contributions. Your repository activity is captured in real-time, providing comprehensive insights into your project’s engagement and development. Follow the straightforward steps below to set up this integration.

Data

Activities:

• Stars/Un-stars
• Forks
• Issues
• Pull requests
• Discussions
• Comments on issues/pull requests/discussions
• Closing of issues/pull requests/discussions

Historical Import:

• No limitations

Refresh Period:

• Instant (maximum a few seconds)

Installation

Note

GetSphere requires admin permissions to install the GitHub integration. If you are not an admin, you will need to ask an admin to install it for you. If you are not a GitHub admin, see setting up without admin permissions below.

To connect GitHub with GetSphere, watch this video, or follow the steps outlined below:

Set-up with Admin Permissions

1. Go to the Integration settings and find GitHub and click Connect.

2. Choose the workspace you want to connect.

3. Select the repositories in the workspace that you want to connect.

4. Click Install & Authorize.

That’s it! We’re now collecting all community activities from your connected repositories, including pull requests, issues, stars, and forks.

Set-up without Admin Permissions

If you are an organization member, you will most likely need your admin’s approval to set up the integration with GetSphere. To do this successfully, follow these steps:

1. Invite the GitHub Organization Admin to GetSphere

   Navigate to Users & Permissions, click on Invite, and follow the instructions to invite the GitHub organization owner with an admin role.

2. Ask the GitHub Organization Owner to Sign Up to GetSphere

   They will receive an email invitation to your GetSphere workspace. By clicking the link in the email, they will be directed to a sign-up page where they can join your workspace.

3. Complete GitHub Integration Ask them to visit the Integration page and re-initiate the GitHub setup process. With the appropriate permissions, it will work seamlessly for them.

That’s it!