GitHub
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If you're running the version of the app released before Oct 28, 2025, upgrade at https://slack.github.com/.Bring your code to the conversations you care about with the GitHub app for Slack. With two of your most important workspaces connected, you'll stay updated on what's happening and can easily take action—without leaving Slack.Code with Copilot in Slack
Mention @GitHub in any Slack thread to read your conversation for context to instantly generate code and create a pull request in GitHub—no context switching required.• Generate pull requests from Slack discussions
• View Copilot's progress and code changes in-thread
• All PRs created under your GitHub account via OAuthTake action with slash commands
Slack conversations often lead to decisions and actionable takeaways. Now it’s easier to start on next steps from Slack with slash commands for common GitHub actions, using
• Reopen an issue or pull request
• Open a new issueSubscribe to repositories & stay up to date
Use
• New pull requests
• New issues
• Code reviewsSee the details
When you share a GitHub link in Slack, you’ll see an expanded link preview showing key details, depending on the type of content. Previews are supported for: • Pull requests
• Issues
• Linked comments
• Code snippets
• Developer profilesSecurity & authentication
The GitHub app uses OAuth to act on your behalf, so any actions, like opening pull requests or commenting, are performed using your GitHub identity. It also follow's Slack's privacy model, where no dataYour code, your control: OAuth ensures all pull requests are created under your GitHub account. The app follows Slack's privacy model with no data exposure beyond normal permissions.Pricing
This app is free to install and use. GitHub Copilot features require an active Copilot license. 30-day free trial available. Learn more.AI Disclaimer
GitHub Copilot uses AI. Check for mistakes. For more information, visit responsible use of Copilot coding agent.Installation
After installation, connect your GitHub account, set your default repository, and then use @GitHub to generate pull requests and collaborate seamlessly with other users.By installing or using the App, you agree to the Terms of Service.
If you're running the version of the app released before Oct 28, 2025, upgrade at https://slack.github.com/.Bring your code to the conversations you care about with the GitHub app for Slack. With two of your most important workspaces connected, you'll stay updated on what's happening and can easily take action—without leaving Slack.Code with Copilot in Slack
Mention @GitHub in any Slack thread to read your conversation for context to instantly generate code and create a pull request in GitHub—no context switching required.• Generate pull requests from Slack discussions
• View Copilot's progress and code changes in-thread
• All PRs created under your GitHub account via OAuthTake action with slash commands
Slack conversations often lead to decisions and actionable takeaways. Now it’s easier to start on next steps from Slack with slash commands for common GitHub actions, using
/github [action] [resource]. For example, you can:• Close an issue or pull request• Reopen an issue or pull request
• Open a new issueSubscribe to repositories & stay up to date
Use
/github subscribe [owner/repo] in Slack to get updates from repositories you care about, like:• New commits• New pull requests
• New issues
• Code reviewsSee the details
When you share a GitHub link in Slack, you’ll see an expanded link preview showing key details, depending on the type of content. Previews are supported for: • Pull requests
• Issues
• Linked comments
• Code snippets
• Developer profilesSecurity & authentication
The GitHub app uses OAuth to act on your behalf, so any actions, like opening pull requests or commenting, are performed using your GitHub identity. It also follow's Slack's privacy model, where no dataYour code, your control: OAuth ensures all pull requests are created under your GitHub account. The app follows Slack's privacy model with no data exposure beyond normal permissions.Pricing
This app is free to install and use. GitHub Copilot features require an active Copilot license. 30-day free trial available. Learn more.AI Disclaimer
GitHub Copilot uses AI. Check for mistakes. For more information, visit responsible use of Copilot coding agent.Installation
After installation, connect your GitHub account, set your default repository, and then use @GitHub to generate pull requests and collaborate seamlessly with other users.By installing or using the App, you agree to the Terms of Service.
More ways to use GitHub in Slack
Automate with Workflow Builder
Workflow Builder* lets you transform everyday processes into automations, without writing a single line of code. Add third-party tools like GitHub to workflows to manage work and processes from Slack, and use templates to get started quickly. Learn more about automations
Templates available for GitHub:
*Workflow Builder is only available on paid subscriptions
Permissions
GitHub will be able to view:
GitHub will be able to do:
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General
Developer
GitHub
Company headquarters location
United States
Privacy & data governance
Data retention policy
There is no personal data we store. However we only store the following that are required to post notifications to the user or channel:
- channel ids where the subscriptions are created to receive notifications
- workspace id and the access token to post the notifications
Data archiving and removal policy
On running the unsubscribe command for the notifications or uninstalling the app from workspace, we delete the data. Data is removed based on retention periods determined by how GitHub Copilot is accessed and for what purpose. GitHub does not currently store a linkage between a Slack thread and the data they create in GitHub beyond a period of 30 days. Manual removal is available by typing `GitHub signout` or app uninstallation. Upon this action, all user settings and account information is deleted. Cached data (PR-to-thread associations) expires at the end of the 30-day retention period. Signing out or uninstalling the app will not delete any comments or PRs on GitHub.com that have been created with the app.
Data storage policy
There is no personal data we store. However we only store the following that are required to post notifications to the user or channel:
- channel ids where the subscriptions are created to receive notifications
- workspace id and the access token to post the notifications
App/service has sub-processors
no
App/service uses large language models (LLM)
yes
LLM model(s) used
OpenAi, Anthropic, Google, Fireworks AI, and x.AI
LLM retention settings
GitHub uses neither Copilot Business nor Enterprise data to train the GitHub model. GitHub Copilot's third-party model providers do not train models using customer data, nor do they retain customer code from interactions.
LLM data tenancy policy
Customer data is processed within GitHub's Azure tenant infrastructure. Third-party model providers (Anthropic, Google) process data under GitHub's service agreements.
LLM data residency policy
By default, GitHub stores data for GitHub.com in the USA.
Certifications & compliance
SOC attestation
CSA Star level
GDPR commitment
Data deletion request procedure
Users can run the `GitHub signout` command and the user's settings and account information, including PR-to-thread associations, used to link their Slack identity to their GitHub account will be deleted. PRs or comments on GitHub.com created with the app will not be deleted.
We use the user's github access_token once they sign in to github and all the subscriptions post that they create on channels. Users can run the `/github unsubscribe {org/repo}` command that will delete the subscriptions. Or Users can run `/github signout` command and we clean up all the associated subscriptions and the github access token. On app uninstallation, we use to cleanup the slack-access token along with all the subscriptions and github access tokens
HIPAA compliant
yes
While this app may offer HIPAA compliance, Slack does not have a business associate agreement with any third-party application providers, including those in the Slack Marketplace, so you are responsible for validating the provider's compliance and executing an appropriate agreement before enabling.
Security
Supports Single Sign On (SSO) with the following providers
GitHub OAuth, Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, and OneLogin
Supports Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML)
yes
Has a dedicated security team
yes
Contact for security issues
bounty@github.com
Has a vulnerability disclosure program
yes
Vulnerability disclosure program URL
Vulnerability disclosure program covers Slack app
yes
Has a bug bounty program
yes
Bug bounty program URL
Requires third party authorization/connections
no
Third party services used by this app
N/A
Uses token rotation
no
More ways to use GitHub in Slack
Automate with Workflow Builder
Workflow Builder* lets you transform everyday processes into automations, without writing a single line of code. Add third-party tools like GitHub to workflows to manage work and processes from Slack, and use templates to get started quickly. Learn more about automations
Templates available for GitHub:
*Workflow Builder is only available on paid subscriptions