How to push code using Github API?

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I want to push a directory to Github via nodejs app. Here's what I currently do. I take username, password and new repository name from user. Then, I create new repository via Github API(https://developer.github.com/v3/repos/#create). Now I want to push some specific code to this repository. I can't use node.js child process (git push origin master), because that requires username and password. How can I push code to Github via API. (And if via command line, then without entering password manually)

If you use a ssh key, you can use the command line without enter password. — Ôrel
– Ôrel, Commented Jun 1, 2015 at 13:47

Endre Simo · Accepted Answer · 2015-06-01 11:47:54Z

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To skip the password on each commit you need to tell the git to store the credential in a separate place. This can be done by using the following command:

git config --global credential.helper cache

This will store the password for 15 minutes. If you wish you can extend this time by specifying the amount of duration in milliseconds:

git config --global credential.helper "cache --timeout=3600"

answered Jun 1, 2015 at 11:47

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Endre Simo Over a year ago

Maybe it's better if you elaborate

manish Over a year ago

I have node-angular app, and i ask user his github username and password via UI. Now at the backend, i want to push some code to user's github account.

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