Github Integration
The Back4App Agent offers an integrated GitHub feature, enabling the push of code developed during interactions via chat directly to and Back4App Agent. You can also connect to existing repositories to pull code and collaborate with the agent on an existing codebase. To use the Back4App Agent with GitHub, the first step is installing the Back4App GitHub app in the repositories you intend to work with. Post-installation, you can control these repositories directly from the chat interface.
If at anytime you want to create a new repository to iteract with you must create it manually and make sure that you have the Back4app Github app installed.
With the built-in GitHub integration, AI Agent can directly manage and interact with your GitHub repositories. This encompasses initializing new repositories(still manual), committing changes, pushing updates, and even pulling from existing repositories, all without leaving the chat interface.
The integration employs access tokens for authentication, ensuring that Agent can perform Git operations securely without needing your GitHub password. These tokens are generated and managed within the plugin, ensuring a seamless and secure experience.
Post coding, you can push your project to GitHub directly via the chat interface. This facilitates version control and sets the stage for deployment, especially if paired with services like Back4App Containers. Moreover, hosting your project on GitHub simplifies collaboration, issue tracking, and pull request management.
To leverage the GitHub integration:
- Provide the necessary permissions to allow the Agent to interact with your desired repositories.
Sample iteration via ChatGPT Plugin interface.
