PyGithub — open-source Project Ops

Name: PyGithub
Author: PyGithub

Updated 2026-09-03 · tool · Project Ops · rev 1 · structured JSON

~7800 stars; complements gh CLI, octokit.js; Official-API client. Auth via PAT/OAuth/GitHub App. LGPL-3.0 copyleft (weak). No ToS risk; REST rate limits apply.

Open source: yes (LGPL-3.0)
Self-hostable: yes
Pricing model: free
Best for: Python developers who need to programmatically manage GitHub resources via the GitHub REST API.
Last verified: 2026-09-04

Is PyGithub open source?

Yes, PyGithub is open source under the LGPL-3.0 license.

How much does PyGithub cost?

PyGithub is free to use.

Can I self-host PyGithub?

Yes, PyGithub can be self-hosted (the source is available under the LGPL-3.0 license).

Source: github · github.com/PyGithub
Repository: https://github.com/PyGithub/PyGithub

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~7800 stars; complements gh CLI, octokit.js; Official-API client. Auth via PAT/OAuth/GitHub App. LGPL-3.0 copyleft (weak). No ToS risk; REST rate limits apply.

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