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GitHub PAT vs GitHub App — Which Auth Flow Wins (2026)
Should your tool use a GitHub PAT or a GitHub App? The six dimensions that decide it — identity, scope, durability, rate limits — plus a decision matrix.
By Bas FijnemanOperations Blog
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Originally published by Operations Blog on May 12, 2026.
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