Getting started with apps

Learn about building apps and setting up your development environment.

About apps

You can build integrations with the GitHub APIs to add flexibility and reduce friction in your own workflow. You can also share integrations with others on GitHub Marketplace.

Activating optional features for apps

You can test new optional features for your GitHub Apps and OAuth Apps.

Differences between GitHub Apps and OAuth Apps

Understanding the differences between GitHub Apps and OAuth Apps will help you decide which app you want to create. An OAuth App acts as a GitHub user, whereas a GitHub App uses its own identity when installed on an organization or on repositories within an organization.