Development & Code
How to Use Claude with GitHub
Connect code repositories to Claude Cowork
Integration Overview
Integrate GitHub with Claude Cowork to analyze code, generate documentation, review pull requests, and automate development workflows.
What You Can Do
Connect Claude Cowork to GitHub to unlock these workflows:
Analyze repositories
Have Claude summarize code structure, identify technical debt, and suggest improvements.
Review pull requests
Use Claude to analyze PRs for code quality, security issues, and best practice violations.
Generate documentation
Automatically create README files, API documentation, and code comments.
Create issues from PRs
Have Claude generate GitHub issues based on PR discussions and code analysis.
Setup Guide
- 1 Install the GitHub connector plugin
- 2 Create a GitHub personal access token with repo permissions
- 3 Configure Claude Cowork with your token and repository access
- 4 Authenticate and grant webhook permissions if needed
Plugins With GitHub Support
These plugins leverage the GitHub integration:
Plugin Create
Build and customize plugins for your team's specific workflows
Data
Query, visualize, and turn datasets into clear stories
Enterprise Search
Find anything across all your company's tools in one query
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Claude analyze my proprietary code?
Claude only analyzes code from repositories you explicitly connect. Data is processed securely and not stored.
Can Claude make commits?
Yes, with proper permissions. Claude can commit changes, though you should review them.
Does Claude understand my tech stack?
Claude works with any programming language and framework. It can understand most codebases.