GitHub Integration

You’ve set up the core components: commands, hooks, sub-agents, and MCP servers. Now integrate Claude Code into your team’s existing workflow on GitHub. This lesson walks you through the process of installing the Claude Code GitHub App, outlines its default capabilities, and shows how to configure it for useful, low-noise feedback.

Two things are turned on right away.

• “@claude” mention responder: Mention “@claude” in an issue or a pull request (PR) discussion. Claude Code replies in the thread with analysis, explanations, or a suggested diff, right where the conversation is happening.

• Automatic PR reviews: When a pull request opens or updates, Claude Code can post a structured review automatically. You get feedback without having to ping anyone.

Both features run as GitHub Actions with minimal default permissions, limited to read access and commenting. Elevated permissions are opt-in only. The remainder of the course covers installation and basic configuration, so you can control when actions run and what they post, ensuring useful output without unnecessary noise.

Installing the Claude Code GitHub App

The first step is to install the official Claude Code GitHub App on your repository. Claude Code provides a convenient CLI command to do this:

Running /install-github-app from within the Claude terminal guides you through linking Claude to a GitHub repository. You must be an admin of the target repository, so you have permission to install apps and add secrets. The CLI prompts you to select or enter your GitHub repository ...