Connect GitHub repositories to Dash0 to enable Agent0 to read source code, propose fixes, and open pull requests during investigations. The same GitHub integration also powers productivity metrics in AI Coding Insights, tracking cycle time from session to merged pull request.

Tip

This is the same GitHub integration used by Agent0 Chat, Automations, and AI Coding Insights. Set it up once in Settings → Integrations, and all three capabilities use it automatically.

Prerequisites

Before setting up the GitHub integration:

GitHub account with appropriate permissions to install apps
Organization administrator role in Dash0
Admin access to GitHub repositories or organizations you want to connect

Setup

Install the Dash0 GitHub App in your organization or user account to enable Agent0 to access repositories.

Navigate to Settings → Integrations.
Click + Add and select GitHub.
Click Connect to GitHub to begin the installation process.
A new browser tab opens to GitHub.
Select whether to install on your personal account or an organization.
Choose repository access:
- All repositories: Grant access to all current and future repositories.
- Selected repositories: Choose specific repositories to connect.
Review the permissions requested by the Dash0 GitHub App.
Click Install to complete the installation.
Return to Dash0 to verify the integration status.

Note

After connecting to GitHub, select the dataset in Dash0 where you want to send productivity metrics for AI Coding Insights. By default, nothing is connected. Once you select a dataset, metrics begin flowing into Dash0.

Configuration

Configure repository access and review the permissions granted to the Dash0 GitHub App.

GitHub App Permissions

The Dash0 GitHub App requests the following permissions for Agent0:

Read Permissions

Repository Metadata: Access basic repository information (name, description, topics).
Contents: Read file contents, branches, and tags for code investigation.
Pull Requests: Read pull request metadata and merge information.
Issues: Read issue information for context during investigations.

Write Permissions

Contents: Create branches and commits for proposed fixes.
Pull Requests: Open pull requests with Agent0-generated fixes.

Info

Agent0 only creates branches and pull requests when explicitly requested during Chat or Automations. It never modifies existing branches or commits without user direction.

Repository Selection

Control which repositories Agent0 can access:

Organization-Wide: Install for all repositories in a GitHub organization.
Selective Access: Choose specific repositories to connect.
Repository Management: Add or remove repositories after installation through GitHub's app settings.
Multiple Organizations: Install the app in multiple GitHub organizations as separate integrations.

Manage the Integration

View integration status, add or remove repositories, and manage the GitHub App installation through settings.

View Integration Status

Navigate to Settings → Integrations → GitHub to view:

Installation Status: Connected GitHub account or organization.
Repository Count: Number of repositories connected.
Webhook Status: Health of GitHub webhook delivery.

Add More Repositories

Navigate to Settings → Integrations → GitHub.
Click Manage Repositories on GitHub.
You're redirected to GitHub's app installation settings.
Update repository access to include additional repositories.
Return to Dash0; new repositories are automatically available to Agent0.

Removing Repositories

Navigate to GitHub's app installation settings.
Update repository access to exclude specific repositories.
Agent0 can no longer access removed repositories.

Uninstalling the Integration

Navigate to Settings → Integrations → GitHub.
Click Delete Integration.
Confirm deletion.
Agent0 can no longer access any GitHub repositories.
Optionally uninstall the Dash0 GitHub App from GitHub's settings.

Troubleshooting

Common issues with the GitHub integration and their solutions.

Agent0 Cannot Access Repository

Repository Access: Verify the repository is included in the GitHub App installation.
Permissions: Ensure the Dash0 GitHub App has access to the repository (check private repository settings).
Branch Protection: Verify Agent0 can create branches (check branch protection rules).

Installation Failed

Permissions: Ensure you have admin access to the GitHub repository or organization.
App Restrictions: Check if organization policies restrict third-party app installations.
Popup Blockers: Ensure popup windows are allowed for the Dash0 domain.

Agent0 Cannot Create Pull Requests

Write Permissions: Verify the GitHub App has write permissions to Contents and Pull Requests.
Branch Protection: Check that branch protection rules allow the Dash0 GitHub App to create branches.
API Rate Limits: GitHub API rate limits may temporarily block PR creation.

Security

GitHub integration security relies on granular permissions, webhook signing, and audit logging.

GitHub App Security

Granular Permissions: The Dash0 GitHub App requests only permissions necessary for Agent0 functionality.
Webhook Signing: All webhook payloads are cryptographically signed by GitHub.
Secure Storage: GitHub App credentials are encrypted at rest in Dash0.
Audit Trail: All GitHub API requests from Agent0 are logged in Dash0 audit logs.

Data Privacy

Code Access: Agent0 reads code only during active investigations or when explicitly requested.
No Code Storage: Dash0 does not persistently store source code; cloned repositories are temporary.
Pull Request Context: PR descriptions include links to Dash0 telemetry but no sensitive data.

Set Up GitHub Integration