Github: Basic Implementation
1. Create the Repository
- Go to github.com and click the + icon in the top-right corner, then select New repository.
- Fill in the following:
- Owner: Select the organisation the repo should belong to.
- Repository name: Enter a name for your repository.
- Visibility: Choose Private (recommended) or Public.
- Under Initialize this repository with: tick the checkbox for Add a README file.
- Ensure the default branch is set to main. You can confirm or change this under your GitHub account’s Settings → Repositories → Repository default branch.
- Click Create repository.
FAQ
Q: I can’t see my repository in the dropdown.
A: Make sure the authorised WCH app in GitHub has access to your organisation. An org admin can check this under the organisation’s Settings → GitHub Apps (or Third-party access). Find the WCH app, click Configure, and ensure your organisation’s repositories are included in the access scope.