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Building an application that integrates with {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %}? Register for our Developer Program! The possibilities are endless, and you enjoy the kudos. [Register now](https://github.com/developer/register).
# GitHub Developer Program

## Scratch an itch
> TL;DR: If you're building GitHub Apps, Actions, integrations, or using GitHub's API, join the [GitHub Developer Program](https://github.com/developer/register) for early access to features, community support, and platform insights.

Build your own tools that seamlessly integrate with the place you push code every day.
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Welcome to the **GitHub Developer Program** — your gateway to building, scaling, and sharing tools that integrate with GitHub. Whether you're an individual developer or part of a team, if you're leveraging GitHub’s APIs or building apps, you’re in the right place.

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## 🚀 Why Join the GitHub Developer Program?

By becoming a member, you unlock:

- 💡 **Early access** to new APIs, webhooks, and platform features.
- 🛠️ Tools and resources to help you build **GitHub Apps, Actions, and integrations**.
- 🔁 Higher **API rate limits** (for qualified apps).
- 🧪 Access to **beta programs** and sandbox environments.
- 🧑‍💻 A direct line to GitHub's **developer relations** team and community.

[👉 Register now](https://github.com/developer/register)

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## ✨ What You Can Build

- **GitHub Apps** – Automate workflows or create custom bots.
- **GitHub Actions** – Build CI/CD or automation tools.
- **OAuth Apps** – Authenticate users and access their GitHub data.
- **Integrations** – Build dashboards, status monitors, deployment systems, and more.

Use [GitHub REST](https://docs.github.com/en/rest) or [GraphQL APIs](https://docs.github.com/en/graphql) to power your ideas.

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## 🧩 Already Have an Integration?

Awesome! Let people know:

- Add the [Octocat or GitHub logo](https://github.com/logos) to your product page.
- Publish a demo, blog post, or walkthrough to showcase your integration.

## Take on the enterprise
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## 🧠 Scratch Your Own Itch

Have an idea for a better way to manage issues, handle deployments, or review PRs? Build it using GitHub’s APIs. It’s your playground.

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## 🏢 Working with Enterprises?

Email [partnerships@github.com](mailto:partnerships@github.com) to request developer licenses or test environments for [GitHub Enterprise Server](https://github.com/enterprise).

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Email <a href="mailto:partnerships@github.com">partnerships@github.com</a> to request developer licenses to build and test your application against {% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_server %}.
## ✅ Who Can Join?

## Have an integration that works with GitHub?
Membership is open to:

Awesome! Here’s how you can spread the word:
- Developers or organizations **actively building** or **planning to build** with GitHub APIs.
- Projects that provide a **public support contact** (email or website).

* Use the [Octocat or GitHub logo](https://github.com/logos) to identify that your product works with GitHub.
* Post a video or a blog on your website about your integration.
Whether your integration is public or internal, you're welcome to join.

## Ready to join the GitHub Developer Program?
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## 📚 Resources

- [Build GitHub Apps](https://docs.github.com/en/apps/creating-github-apps)
- [GitHub Actions Docs](https://docs.github.com/en/actions)
- [GitHub REST API](https://docs.github.com/en/rest)
- [GitHub GraphQL API](https://docs.github.com/en/graphql)

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## 🌐 Connect & Share

- Join discussions on the [GitHub Community Forum](https://github.com/orgs/community/discussions/)
- Showcase your tools, contribute to open-source, or find collaborators.

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Membership is open to individual developers and companies who have:
Happy building! 🚀

* An integration in production or development using the GitHub API.
* An email address where GitHub users can contact you for support.
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