Introduction to GitHub Packages

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This module introduces you to GitHub Packages, a package hosting service fully integrated with GitHub. Learn how to publish packages from repositories, install packages in projects, manage package lifecycle through deletion and restoration, and control access using permissions and visibility settings. Understand authentication methods and best practices for secure package management.

Learning objectives

By the end of this module, you're able to:

  • Publish packages to GitHub Packages from repositories and CI/CD workflows

  • Install packages from GitHub Packages in development and production environments

  • Delete and restore packages using GitHub web interface and API

  • Configure access control and visibility for public, private, and internal packages

  • Authenticate to GitHub Packages using personal access tokens (PATs)

  • Understand supported package registries (npm, Docker, NuGet, Maven, RubyGems)

Prerequisites

  • Basic understanding of package management concepts and version control with Git

  • Familiarity with GitHub repositories, workflows, and Actions

  • Knowledge of at least one package ecosystem (npm, NuGet, Maven, or Docker)

  • Experience with command-line tools and package managers

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