BountyBot

GitHub Permissions & Access ​

Minimal Access Required

BountyBot is designed to work with minimal GitHub permissions, requiring no special organization access or repository installations.

Account Permissions ​

When you sign in with GitHub, BountyBot only collects essential account information:

  • Basic profile data
  • Email address
  • Public GitHub information

Privacy First

We prioritize your privacy and only collect information necessary for core functionality.

Repository Access ​

No Special Access Required ​

  • Create bounties on any public GitHub repository
  • No organization-specific integrations needed
  • No GitHub Apps installation required
  • Works across any repository or organization

Bot Interactions ​

BountyBot interacts with your issues through our GitHub bot account @addbounty:

  • Comments on bounty-related activities
  • No repository installation or special permissions needed
  • Works automatically with public repositories

Freedom to Use

You can start using BountyBot with any public GitHub repository immediately after signing in!