GitHub Integration

Connect GitHub once and Lizard can build from your private repos and auto-redeploy on every push.

Connect the GitHub App

lizard git connect

This links the Lizard GitHub App to your account so the platform can clone private repositories and receive push webhooks. Check the connection and which repos are accessible:

lizard git status

You can also connect and manage repository access from the GitHub integration page in the dashboard (lizard open).

Deploy from a repo

Once connected, create a service from any accessible repo:

lizard add -r your-org/your-app

See Deploy from GitHub for branches, monorepos, and watch patterns.

Auto-redeploy

With repoUrl set on a service, a push to the tracked branch triggers a build and redeploy via webhook. Narrow which pushes count with rootDirectory (monorepo subpath) or watchPatterns.

Switch branches

Move a service to a different branch and redeploy in one step:

lizard git checkout api staging
lizard git checkout api staging --detach   # don't stream logs

Change the repo or branch later

lizard service set api \
  --set repoUrl=https://github.com/your-org/your-app \
  --set branch=main

Changing a build field auto-rebuilds — don’t chain a redeploy.