Feature | Personal Access Token (PAT) | ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }} |
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Creation | User-generated | Auto-generated by GitHub |
Scope | Configurable by user | Repository-limited |
Lifespan | Persistent until revoked | Expires after workflow run |
Use Case | External integrations | GitHub Actions workflows |
Created
February 1, 2025 18:37
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