Developer tools
Connect GitHub
GitHub can show open pull requests, open issues, and failed workflow runs for up to three repositories.
Set it up
- 1
Create a fine-grained token
In GitHub, open Settings → Developer settings → Personal access tokens → Fine-grained tokens and choose Generate new token.
- 2
Choose repository access
Select only the repositories you plan to show in Stat. Under Repository permissions, grant Issues: read, Pull requests: read, and Actions: read. For public repositories, the token is optional; private repositories require access.
- 3
Copy the token
Generate and copy the token while GitHub displays it. If an organization owns the repositories, the organization may need to approve the token.
- 4
Connect in Stat
Enter your GitHub username, paste the token if you created one, and list up to three repositories as owner/name separated by commas. Then choose Connect.
What you’ll need
- · GitHub username
- · Fine-grained token (optional for public data)
- · Up to three owner/name repositories
Provider instructions
Your credentials are saved in your Mac’s Keychain. Stat uses them to read the metrics shown in your screen saver.