Import Github projects to the Astro IDE

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Import an existing project into the Astro IDE by connecting your GitHub repository.

Connect a GitHub project

Prerequisites

1

Open the Astro IDE

From the Astro UI main menu, select Astro IDE.

2

Connect GitHub Project

Click Connect GitHub Project on the IDE home screen.

3

Select a GitHub organization

Select your GitHub organization from the prompts by either:

  • Choose your organization or personal GitHub account from the list.
  • If your organization is not listed, click Add an organization from GitHub and follow the prompts.
4

Select repository and configure import

Select a repository.

  • Choose from the Repository list of options. The Astro IDE only allows you to select from repositories that the GitHub app is authorized to access.
  • (Optional) Enter the Astro Project Path if your Astro project is not in the repository root.
  • (Optional) Set a Git Branch. If not specified, the Astro IDE uses the default branch of the repository.
5

Connect

Click Connect to import your project. The Astro IDE can now load your repository and set up your environment.