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Can repository admin install a GitHub App? #50488
Select Topic AreaQuestion BodyThe GitHub documentation states the following
However, I can't install a GitHub App to the repository which I am a owner. Perhaps it means that only organization owners can install to a repository in an organization, and only repository admins can install to a repository in an personal account? |
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It is generally true that in order to install a GitHub App, you must have administrative permissions on the repository or organization where you want to install the app. However, there are some additional factors that can affect whether you are able to install an app. For example, some apps may require specific permissions or settings in order to be installed, and these requirements may vary depending on the app and the context in which it is being installed. In addition, there may be other factors that can affect whether you are able to install an app, such as restrictions on the types of apps that can be installed in certain environments (e.g. enterprise environments). |
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Yes, the roles required to install a GitHub App may depend on the permissions required by the app. Typically, installing a GitHub App requires certain permissions or access to specific resources, such as repositories or organization settings. Depending on the level of access required, the role needed to install the app may vary. GitHub provides documentation on the permissions required for each app and the corresponding roles needed to install the app. The specific permissions required by each app can be found in the app's documentation or in the app's listing on the GitHub Marketplace. The roles needed to install the app can be found in the GitHub documentation on installing GitHub Apps. |
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@gorohash It would be greatly appreciated and it will also help other users who might be looking for a solution to a similar issue. |
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Sorry for the late response. Now I'm trying to install the Renovate App to my repository in an organization. I am a admin of the repository and not a owner of the organization. I confirmed that the app requires only repository access by installing it to my personal account. However I can't choose the organization on installation page of the app. Why is that? |
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It's possible that the organization settings are configured to restrict the installation of third-party apps to only be available to organization owners, rather than organization admins or members. If you're not the owner of the organization, you may need to contact the organization owner and ask them to install the Renovate App for you. Alternatively, the organization owner could grant you the necessary permissions to install the app by adjusting the organization settings. It's also possible that the Renovate App is not currently approved for use within the organization, in which case you would need to contact the organization owner or administrator to request approval. |
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@gorohash It would be greatly appreciated and it will also help other users who might be looking for a solution to a similar issue. |
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@Anmol-Baranwal My original question about the unclear description in the GitHub documentation has not been resolved. However, I achieved my goal of getting the app installed. So I marked your response as answer. Thank you for your help. |
I haven't seen this setting anywhere. Could you point me to where I can find it? |
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They may have updated the docs since GitHub always improves the settings. |
It's possible that the organization settings are configured to restrict the installation of third-party apps to only be available to organization owners, rather than organization admins or members.
If you're not the owner of the organization, you may need to contact the organization owner and ask them to install the Renovate App for you. Alternatively, the organization owner could grant you the necessary permissions to install the app by adjusting the organization settings.
It's also possible that the Renovate App is not currently approved for use within the organization, in which case you would need to contact the organization owner or administrator to request approval.