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CI/CD Service

Managing API Keys

API keys let you use BuildBear's CI/CD service, and connect your GitHub repository to it

Step 1: Install the BuildBear GitHub App

  1. Navigate to the CI/CD Dashboard using the sidebar in your BuildBear dashboard. CI/CD Dashboard

  2. Click Install App and select the repositories you want to connect, either all or specific ones. GitHub App Installation

  3. Confirm the GitHub App installation. GitHub App Installed

Step 2: Configure Repository Access

  1. From the CI/CD Dashboard, select the repository you just connected. Select Repository

  2. Click Add Project.

Once you add the repository, a unique API Key will be shown. Copy this key and add it to your GitHub Repository Secrets as BUILDBEAR_API_KEY or any environment variable of your choice.

Add Secret to GitHub

Step 3: Verify Setup

Once linked, your repository will appear in the CI/CD Dashboard. It may initially appear empty until you push a GitHub Actions workflow to the repository.

Repository Added Repository View