# Set a GitHub token

`GITHUB_TOKEN` unlocks the GitHub tool adapter (repos, issues, pull requests, and more).

## Set it

Press **⌘K**, type `github`, choose **Set GitHub token**, paste a personal access token (`ghp_…` or `github_pat_…`), Save.

Use a fine-grained token scoped to only the repositories and permissions the agents need.

## Verify

**Settings → Connectors** shows the GitHub connector as **ready**.

## Related

- [Set an API key](/help/set-api-key)
