github-core-app-setup

name	github-core-app-setup
description	>- Use when this capability is needed.

GitHub Core App Setup

When to Use This Skill

This guide describes the concept, setup, and configuration of a GitHub Core App for organization-level automation.

Prerequisites

Required Access

Required Access

To create a Core App, you need:

• Organization owner role
• Access to organization settings: https://github.com/organizations/{ORG}/settings/apps

Planning Considerations

Planning Considerations

Before creating the app, determine:

1. Permission scope - Which repository and organization permissions are needed
2. Installation scope - All repositories or specific teams
3. Token management - Where secrets will be stored (repository or organization level)
4. Naming convention - Standard naming (e.g., "CORE App", "Automation Core")

Implementation

See the full implementation guide in the source documentation.

Comparison

Aspect	Core App	Standard App
Scope	Organization-wide	Single repository or selected repos
Purpose	Infrastructure automation	Feature-specific functionality
Permissions	Broad, covers common operations	Narrow, task-specific
Installation	All repositories	Selective repositories
Ownership	Organization-level admin	Project or team
Lifespan	Permanent infrastructure	Project lifecycle

References

• Source Documentation
• AEL Secure

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