Definition

GitHub Integration lets you link your Notion workspace with one or more GitHub repositories. Once connected, Notion can display live lists of issues, pull requests, commit histories, and more—right inside your pages or databases. This feature uses OAuth authentication to ensure secure access and leverages Notion’s API to pull metadata from GitHub automatically. By embedding GitHub content in Notion, teams can centralize code discussions, planning documents, and status updates in one place. Whether you’re reviewing open issues alongside project specs or tracking merge progress within a planning board, GitHub Integration streamlines your development workflow.

Usage & Context

To use GitHub Integration, open Notion’s Settings & Members panel, navigate to Integrations, and authorize your GitHub account. After granting permissions, you can embed a GitHub block on any page or create a database view that surfaces issues and pull requests filtered by repository, label, or status. Teams typically employ GitHub Integration within project dashboards, sprint planning docs, or QA checklists. For example, you might build a database that relates GitHub issues to Notion tasks, then filter by assigned developer or milestone. This approach keeps everyone aligned without switching between Notion and GitHub.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I display with GitHub Integration?: You can embed lists of issues, pull requests, commit logs, and single-issue previews. Notion updates these embeds as changes occur in the linked repository.
How do I set up the integration?: Go to Settings & Members → Integrations, click Add a Service, choose GitHub, and follow the OAuth prompts to grant Notion access to your repository.
Does it update in real time?: Embedded GitHub content refreshes periodically (usually every few minutes). For critical updates, you can manually refresh the block or database view.
Can I filter GitHub issues in Notion databases?: Yes. When you link a database to GitHub issues, you can use standard Notion filters (by label, assignee, status, etc.) to create custom views of your issues.
Is my code secure with this integration?: Yes. Notion uses OAuth tokens scoped to the repos you authorize. You control which repositories Notion can read, and you can revoke access anytime in your GitHub settings.

Benefits

By pulling GitHub data directly into Notion, teams avoid constant context switching between tools. You get unified project overviews, centralized documentation, and live status updates—all in a single workspace.

Related Terms

API

Integrations & API+2

The Notion API lets developers access and manipulate content in Notion workspaces programmatically. Integrate external apps, automate workflows, and build custom tools.

Automation

Integrations & API+2

Use Automations in Notion to trigger actions—like creating pages, sending notifications, or updating records—when specific events occur, saving time on repetitive tasks.

Database Relations

Database Properties+2

A property linking entries across Notion databases, creating bidirectional connections for dynamic, relational data modeling and insights.

Database

Core Concepts+2

A Database in Notion is a collection of structured pages with customizable properties and flexible views. Organize and track tasks, notes, projects, or any data dynamically.

Files & Media

Blocks & Formatting+2

Upload and manage documents, images, audio, and video directly in Notion pages and databases. Enhance visuals, share resources, and collaborate seamlessly with built-in file support.

Google Drive Integration

Integrations & API+2

Embed, preview, and manage Google Drive files directly in Notion. Access Docs, Sheets, Slides, and other Drive assets without leaving your workspace.

Make Integration

Integrations & API+2

Make Integration lets you connect Notion to thousands of apps and automate workflows using the Make (formerly Integromat) automation platform.

Super.so

Integrations & API+2

Super.so is a third-party tool that transforms Notion pages into fully customizable, responsive websites. It offers SEO optimization, custom domains, and live syncing.

Conclusion

GitHub Integration bridges the gap between your codebase and project documentation, making it easier to track development progress without leaving Notion. It’s ideal for engineering teams who want transparent, real-time views of their work.

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