# PyGithub

> Updated 2026-09-03 · type: tool · category: project-ops · status: active · rev 1

~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

- **Canonical:** https://gtmstacker.com/registry/tool/pygithub/
- **Source:** [github · github.com/PyGithub](https://github.com/PyGithub/PyGithub)
- **Tags:** project-ops, project-issue-dev-platforms
- **Repository:** https://github.com/PyGithub/PyGithub

## Is PyGithub open source?

Yes — LGPL-3.0-licensed.

## How much does PyGithub cost?

It is free to use.

## Can I self-host PyGithub?

Yes — it can be self-hosted.


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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.