GitHub API
Access GitHub's platform to manage repositories, pull requests, issues, actions, and more through comprehensive REST and GraphQL APIs.
Verified
2026-02-03
At a glance
Essential information
About
GitHub API provides programmatic access to the world's largest code hosting platform. Manage repositories, automate workflows, analyze code, handle issues and pull requests, and integrate GitHub into your development tools and CI/CD pipelines.
What you can build
- CI/CD automation tools
- Code review and quality analysis platforms
- Project management dashboards
- Repository analytics and insights
- Automated issue and PR management
- Developer portfolio generators
- Code search and discovery tools
- Git workflow automation
Pricing
View Pricing| Free tier | Yes |
| Starting from | Free |
| Notes | Free with rate limits (5,000 requests/hour for authenticated users). GitHub subscription not required for API access. |
Last updated: 2026-02-03. Please refer to the official pricing page as pricing may have changed.
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Authentication & Limits
View Docs- Auth type
- oauth2
- Rate limits
- 5000 requests per hour (authenticated); 60 requests per hour (unauthenticated).
FAQ
No, the API is free to use with generous rate limits. A free GitHub account gives you 5,000 requests per hour.
