# GitHub

### Indexing GitHub Knowledge Source

You can use GitHub as a knowledge source to index files from your repositories. This works for both public and private repositories.

**Step 1**: **Add your first Knowledge Source**

* Navigate to **AI >** [**Knowledge Sources**](https://web.clearfeed.app/knowledge-sources) from the left sidebar in the ClearFeed WebApp.
* Select `GitHub` from the "Add Knowledge Source" dropdown menu in the top right corner.
* Complete the configuration form in the side drawer:
  * **Name**: Enter a descriptive title for this Knowledge Source
  * **Tags**: These are identifiers linked with every Knowledge Source, aiding in categorization and structuring. (*GitHub* will be included by default)
  * **Auto Reindex Regularly**: Enable this option to automatically update the knowledge source every 24 hours
* After saving your addition, the Knowledge Source will appear in the list.

**Step 2**: **Upload/Connect GitHub Repository**

* Click the **Upload/Connect** button next to the GitHub knowledge source you just created.

<figure><img src="https://3455705434-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FE2O2wTaNovd6fXpEuLKz%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-d9b8b981777618b25e239440fe325e1f0bf488cc%2Fgh_upload.png?alt=media" alt=""><figcaption><p>Click Upload/Connect to link your GitHub repository</p></figcaption></figure>

* Follow the on-screen flow to authenticate with GitHub using a GitHub personal access token (PAT) and choose the repository you want ClearFeed to use as a knowledge source.
* After connecting, the Knowledge Source will either start indexing immediately (reflected by an **In Progress** status) or will be picked soon (reflected with an **Pending** status). Get more details on Managing Knowledge Sources [here](https://docs.clearfeed.ai/clearfeed-help-center/clearfeed-ai/knowledge-sources/managing-knowledge-sources).
* **Reindexing GitHub Repository -** To reindex the GitHub repository, manually reindex the knowledge source by clicking the "Reindex" button next to it.

### Using AI Agents

Once you've configured the knowledge sources, learn how to build and use AI Agents

{% content-ref url="../../ai-agents/build-ai-agents" %}
[build-ai-agents](https://docs.clearfeed.ai/clearfeed-help-center/clearfeed-ai/ai-agents/build-ai-agents)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="../../ai-agents/use-ai-agents" %}
[use-ai-agents](https://docs.clearfeed.ai/clearfeed-help-center/clearfeed-ai/ai-agents/use-ai-agents)
{% endcontent-ref %}

### **Manage Knowledge Sources**

Once the status of the knowledge source has been indexed, learn more on how to manage the knowledge source below.

{% content-ref url="../managing-knowledge-sources" %}
[managing-knowledge-sources](https://docs.clearfeed.ai/clearfeed-help-center/clearfeed-ai/knowledge-sources/managing-knowledge-sources)
{% endcontent-ref %}