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# GitHub Developer Program
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> TL;DR: If you're building GitHub Apps, Actions, integrations, or using GitHub's API, join the [GitHub Developer Program](https://github.com/developer/register) for early access to features, community support, and platform insights.
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Welcome to the **GitHub Developer Program** — your gateway to building, scaling, and sharing tools that integrate with GitHub. Whether you're an individual developer or part of a team, if you're leveraging GitHub’s APIs or building apps, you’re in the right place.
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## 🚀 Why Join the GitHub Developer Program?
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By becoming a member, you unlock:
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- 💡 **Early access** to new APIs, webhooks, and platform features.
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- 🛠️ Tools and resources to help you build **GitHub Apps, Actions, and integrations**.
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- 🔁 Higher **API rate limits** (for qualified apps).
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- 🧪 Access to **beta programs** and sandbox environments.
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- 🧑‍💻 A direct line to GitHub's **developer relations** team and community.
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[👉 Register now](https://github.com/developer/register)
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## ✨ What You Can Build
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- **GitHub Apps** – Automate workflows or create custom bots.
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- **GitHub Actions** – Build CI/CD or automation tools.
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- **OAuth Apps** – Authenticate users and access their GitHub data.
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- **Integrations** – Build dashboards, status monitors, deployment systems, and more.
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Use [GitHub REST](https://docs.github.com/en/rest) or [GraphQL APIs](https://docs.github.com/en/graphql) to power your ideas.
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title: GitHub Developer Program
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intro: 'If you build tools that integrate with {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %}, you can join the {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %} Developer Program.'
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- /program
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fpt: '*'
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ghec: '*'
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topics:
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- API
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## 🧩 Already Have an Integration?
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Awesome! Let people know:
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- Add the [Octocat or GitHub logo](https://github.com/logos) to your product page.
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- Publish a demo, blog post, or walkthrough to showcase your integration.
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## 🧠 Scratch Your Own Itch
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Have an idea for a better way to manage issues, handle deployments, or review PRs? Build it using GitHub’s APIs. It’s your playground.
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Building an application that integrates with {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %}? Register for our Developer Program! The possibilities are endless, and you enjoy the kudos. [Register now](https://github.com/developer/register).
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## 🏢 Working with Enterprises?
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## Scratch an itch
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Email [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) to request developer licenses or test environments for [GitHub Enterprise Server](https://github.com/enterprise).
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Build your own tools that seamlessly integrate with the place you push code every day.
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## ✅ Who Can Join?
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Membership is open to:
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- Developers or organizations **actively building** or **planning to build** with GitHub APIs.
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- Projects that provide a **public support contact** (email or website).
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## Take on the enterprise
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Whether your integration is public or internal, you're welcome to join.
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Email <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> to request developer licenses to build and test your application against {% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_server %}.
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## 📚 Resources
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## Have an integration that works with GitHub?
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- [GitHub Developer Docs](https://docs.github.com/en/developers)
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- [Build GitHub Apps](https://docs.github.com/en/apps/creating-github-apps)
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- [GitHub Actions Docs](https://docs.github.com/en/actions)
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- [GitHub REST API](https://docs.github.com/en/rest)
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- [GitHub GraphQL API](https://docs.github.com/en/graphql)
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Awesome! Here’s how you can spread the word:
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* Use the [Octocat or GitHub logo](https://github.com/logos) to identify that your product works with GitHub.
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* Post a video or a blog on your website about your integration.
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## 🌐 Connect & Share
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## Ready to join the GitHub Developer Program?
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- Join discussions on the [GitHub Community Forum](https://github.community/)
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- Showcase your tools, contribute to open-source, or find collaborators.
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Membership is open to individual developers and companies who have:
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* An integration in production or development using the GitHub API.
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* An email address where GitHub users can contact you for support.
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Happy building! 🚀

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