Set default GITHUB_TOKEN permissions for a repo
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Set default GITHUB_TOKEN permissions for a repo
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Use GitHub Actions: its GitHub Actions Permissions API lets you set default GITHUB_TOKEN permissions for a repo in a single step (PUT /repos/{owner}/{repo}/actions/permissions/workflow). GitHub Actions also has an MCP server, so an AI assistant like Claude or ChatGPT can do it for you. capabilities.work can help you get signed up and connected.
- How do I make the GITHUB_TOKEN read-only by default in a repository?
- Can I stop workflows from approving pull request reviews in my repo?
Say it to your AI assistant
- Set the default GITHUB_TOKEN permissions in {owner}/{repo} to {default_workflow_permissions}.
- Set whether workflows in {owner}/{repo} can approve PR reviews to {can_approve_pull_request_reviews}.
For your developer
PUT /repos/{owner}/{repo}/actions/permissions/workflow in GitHub Actions Permissions API. Full spec on APIs.io.