GitHub Integration

Branch Selection

Deploy from any branch. Switch deployment branches and trigger rebuilds with the selected branch.

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Branch Selection Walkthrough

Branch Selection is designed to be intuitive. Here's how you use it in Server Compass.

Connect GitHub

Link your GitHub account through the OAuth integration.

Select Repository

Browse and select repositories from your connected accounts.

Configure Branch Selection

Set up Branch Selection for your deployment workflow.

Old School

The Hard Way: Without Branch Selection

No Branch Selection? Get ready to memorize these terminal commands and pray you don't make a typo.

Generate GitHub token

Create a personal access token.

terminal

# Go to GitHub.com
# Settings > Developer settings > Personal access tokens
# Generate new token (classic)
# Select scopes: repo, workflow
# Copy token (you'll only see it once!)

Tokens expire. You'll be doing this again.

Configure git on server

Set up authentication.

terminal

ssh root@your-server-ip
git config --global credential.helper store
# Clone using HTTPS with token
git clone https://[email protected]/username/repo.git
# Token is now in plaintext in ~/.git-credentials

Token stored in plaintext file. Security risk.

Set up deploy key (safer)

Or use SSH keys for each repo.

terminal

# Generate key
ssh-keygen -t ed25519 -C "deploy-key-myapp"
# Copy public key
cat ~/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub
# Go to GitHub repo > Settings > Deploy keys > Add
# Paste the key
# Repeat for every single repository

The Easy Way

Why Suffer? We Built Something Better

Branch Selection automates the tedious parts. What takes 30 minutes via terminal takes 30 seconds with Server Compass.

Point and click
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Capabilities

Branch Selection Capabilities

Everything you need for github integration in one integrated tool, replacing complex CLI commands and manual configuration.

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Deploy from any branch

Switch deployment branches and trigger rebuilds with the selected branch

Integrated with Server Compass's GitHub Integration suite

Branch Selection: Why It's Essential

Server management shouldn't require a DevOps team. Branch Selection makes professional-grade github integration accessible to everyone.

One-Click Setup

Branch Selection connects via OAuth, requiring no personal access tokens or manual GitHub App configuration.

Full Repository Access

Branch Selection lets you browse, search, and select repositories directly within Server Compass.

Secure Authentication

Branch Selection uses OAuth 2.0 for secure GitHub access without storing your credentials.

Multi-Account Support

Branch Selection allows linking personal and organization accounts for flexible deployment workflows.

Questions About Branch Selection

Common questions about Branch Selection in Server Compass

How do I access Branch Selection in Server Compass?

Branch Selection is available in the GitHub Integration section of Server Compass. Simply connect to your server, navigate to GitHub Integration, and you'll find Branch Selection ready to use. No additional setup or plugins required.

Does Branch Selection require any server-side installation?

No. Server Compass operates as a desktop application that connects to your server via SSH. Branch Selection works through this connection without installing any agents or packages on your server (except the optional monitoring agent for resource tracking).

Is Branch Selection included in all Server Compass plans?

Yes. Every Server Compass feature, including Branch Selection, is included with the one-time $29 payment. There are no tier restrictions, add-ons, or per-server fees. You get all 90+ features for all your servers.

Can I use Branch Selection with any VPS provider?

Branch Selection works with any VPS or dedicated server that supports SSH access and Docker. This includes DigitalOcean, Hetzner, Vultr, Linode, AWS EC2, Google Cloud, Azure, and any other provider. It also works with local servers and homelab setups.

What makes Branch Selection different from command-line alternatives?

Branch Selection provides a visual, intuitive interface that replaces complex CLI commands and configuration files. You get real-time feedback, safety confirmations, and a consistent experience across all your servers without memorizing syntax or writing scripts.

More GitHub Integration Features

Explore other github integration capabilities in Server Compass

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1-Click GitHub OAuth

Connect your GitHub account with a single OAuth click. No GitHub App setup or personal access tokens needed.

Multi-Account Support

Link multiple GitHub accounts per server. Switch between personal and organization accounts seamlessly.

Repository Browser

Browse all accessible repositories with search and filter. Select repos for deployment without leaving the app.

Framework Auto-Detection

Automatically detect the application framework from your repository. Pre-configure build settings based on detected stack.

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Repository Browser

Framework Auto-Detection

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