GitHub Integration Guide for AI Studio APK

GitHub integration is the most powerful way to use AI Studio APK. Connect your GitHub account once, and you can build APKs from any of your repositories — public or private — with just a few clicks.

This guide walks you through setting up GitHub integration and explains why it’s worth the 2-minute setup.

Why Use GitHub Integration?

Feature	GitHub	ZIP Upload
Version control	✅ Automatic	❌ Manual
Private repositories	✅ Supported	N/A
Branch selection	✅ Any branch	❌ Main only
Auto-sync	✅ Always latest code	❌ Re-upload needed
Team collaboration	✅ Full Git workflow	❌ File sharing
Build history	✅ Linked to commits	❌ No tracking

Bottom line: If you’re serious about your app, use GitHub integration. If you just want to test quickly, ZIP upload works fine.

Setting Up GitHub Integration

Step 1: Start the Connection

1. Log into your AI Studio APK account
2. Go to your Dashboard
3. Click “Connect GitHub”

Step 2: Authorize the GitHub App

You’ll be redirected to GitHub to authorize our GitHub App. Here’s what you’ll see:

1. Review the permissions we’re requesting
2. Click “Authorize AI Studio APK”
3. Select which repositories to grant access to (or choose “All repositories”)

Permissions we need:

• Read repository contents (to clone and build)
• Read repository metadata (to list your repos)

We never write to your repositories or access your code outside of the build process.

Step 3: Complete Setup

After authorizing on GitHub, you’ll be redirected back to AI Studio APK. Your GitHub account is now connected!

Building from GitHub

Once connected, building from GitHub is seamless:

For Public Repositories

1. Click “New Build”
2. Paste your GitHub repository URL (e.g., https://github.com/username/repo)
3. Select the branch (main, master, develop, etc.)
4. Customize your app settings
5. Click “Build APK”

For Private Repositories

1. Click “New Build”
2. Click “Select from GitHub”
3. Choose from your connected repositories
4. Select the branch
5. Customize and build

No more toggling repos between public and private just to build an APK!

Managing GitHub Access

Adding More Repositories

If you create a new repository and want to build from it:

1. Go to your GitHub account settings
2. Navigate to Applications → Authorized GitHub Apps
3. Find “AI Studio APK”
4. Click “Configure”
5. Add the new repository to the access list

Revoking Access

To disconnect your GitHub account:

1. Go to GitHub → Settings → Applications
2. Find “AI Studio APK”
3. Click “Revoke”

Your existing builds will remain, but you won’t be able to create new builds from private repos until you reconnect.

Best Practices

Repository Structure

For the smoothest builds, ensure your repo has:

• A valid package.json with dependencies
• A build script (e.g., "build": "vite build" or "react-scripts build")
• All necessary files committed (don’t forget .env.example for documentation)

Environment Variables

Don’t commit sensitive API keys to GitHub! Instead:

• Add API keys during the build process in AI Studio APK
• Use .env.example in your repo to document required variables
• Add .env to your .gitignore

Branch Strategy

Use different branches for different builds:

• main — Production-ready code
• develop — Active development
• feature/* — Specific features you’re testing

Build from main when you’re ready to distribute, from develop for testing.

Troubleshooting

“Repository not found”

If you see this error:

• For private repos: Make sure you’ve connected your GitHub account and granted access to this repository
• For public repos: Check that the URL is correct and the repo exists

“Permission denied”

This usually means:

• You haven’t authorized the GitHub App yet
• The repository owner hasn’t granted you access
• You need to re-authorize with broader permissions

Build fails but code works locally

Common causes:

• Missing environment variables — Add them in the build form
• Case sensitivity — Linux (our build servers) is case-sensitive, macOS/Windows often aren’t
• Uncommitted files — Make sure all necessary files are pushed to GitHub

Security & Privacy

We take security seriously:

• Read-only access: We never write to your repositories
• Temporary clones: Your code is deleted immediately after the build
• No storage: We don’t store your source code
• Secure builds: Environment variables are encrypted during the build process

Ready to Connect?

GitHub integration makes building APKs faster, easier, and more professional. Set it up once, build unlimited apps.

1. Go to aistudioapk.com
2. Click “Connect GitHub”
3. Authorize the app
4. Start building!

Questions about GitHub integration? Ask in our community — we’re happy to help! 🚀