Question 1

How to set up multiple GitHub accounts in Laravel with this package?

Accepted Answer

Define separate connections in config/github.php with different authentication tokens or methods, then use `GitHub::connection('name')` to switch between them. The package's manager pattern makes this straightforward, as shown in the usage examples.

Question 2

Laravel GitHub package vs using the PHP GitHub API client directly in Laravel

Accepted Answer

This package adds Laravel-native integration with caching and easy configuration, while the direct client requires manual setup. Choose Laravel GitHub for convenience and framework alignment, but the direct client if you need more control or are outside Laravel.

Question 3

How to cache GitHub API responses to avoid hitting rate limits?

Accepted Answer

Configure the HTTP cache in config/github.php using Laravel's cache drivers like Redis or file. This reduces API calls by storing responses, but monitor cache expiration to ensure data freshness.

Question 4

Does Laravel GitHub support GitHub Apps authentication for building integrations?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it supports application authentication, which is suitable for GitHub Apps. Set up the connection with the correct credentials (e.g., app ID and private key) as per the configuration options for authentication methods.

Question 5

How to handle errors or exceptions from the GitHub API in Laravel?

Accepted Answer

The package throws exceptions from the underlying PHP GitHub API client. Catch these in your Laravel controllers or middleware and use Laravel's exception handling to log or display errors appropriately.

Question 6

Tutorial for building a GitHub repository dashboard with Laravel and this package

Accepted Answer

Use the facade to call methods like `GitHub::repo()->show()` for repository data or `GitHub::issues()->all()` for issues. Fetch and cache the data, then pass it to Blade views. Check the PHP GitHub API docs for all available endpoints.

Laravel GitHub

What is Laravel GitHub?

Overview

Use Cases

Best For

Related Projects

Found a gem we're missing?

Not Ideal For

Pros & Cons

Pros

Cons

Frequently Asked Questions