Frequently Asked Questions
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General Questions
appsgm is a platform for developers to share, discover, and collaborate on software projects. It provides tools for version control, issue tracking, code review, and project management.
Yes, appsgm offers a free tier for individual developers and small teams. We also have paid plans with additional features for larger teams and enterprises.
appsgm focuses on simplicity, performance, and developer experience. We offer unique features like integrated code review tools, real-time collaboration, and a streamlined interface designed specifically for developers.
Yes, you can easily import repositories from GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and other platforms using our migration tools or standard Git commands.
Free accounts have unlimited public repositories and up to 5 private repositories. Paid plans offer more private repositories and additional features.
Account & Billing
Click the "Sign Up" button in the top right corner, enter your email, choose a username and password, and verify your email address. You can also sign up using your GitHub or Google account.
Go to the login page and click "Forgot Password". Enter your email address and follow the instructions sent to your inbox. You can also reset your password from your account settings.
Yes, you can change your username in your account settings. However, this will change the URL of your profile and repositories, so please be cautious.
Go to your account settings, scroll to the "Danger Zone" section, and click "Delete Account". Note: This action is permanent and cannot be undone. All your repositories and data will be deleted.
We accept all major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express), PayPal, and bank transfers for enterprise plans.
Repositories
Click the "+" button in the top navigation or go to your dashboard and click "New Repository". Fill in the repository name, description, choose visibility (public/private), and initialize with a README if desired.
Public repositories are visible to everyone and can be cloned by anyone. Private repositories are only visible to you and collaborators you invite. Public repositories are free, while private repositories may have limits depending on your plan.
Go to your repository settings, click on "Collaborators", and enter the username or email of the person you want to invite. You can choose their permission level (read, write, or admin).
Individual files are limited to 100MB. For larger files, we recommend using Git LFS (Large File Storage). The total repository size is limited to 5GB for free accounts, with higher limits on paid plans.
Go to the repository settings, scroll to the "Danger Zone" section, and click "Transfer". Enter the new owner's username and confirm the transfer.
Git & Version Control
On the repository page, click the "Clone" button and copy the URL. Then run
git clone [URL] in your terminal. You can use HTTPS or SSH URLs.
After cloning or initializing a repository locally, use these commands:
git add .git commit -m "Initial commit"git push -u origin main
appsgm supports all standard Git branching features. You can create, merge, and delete branches. We also support protected branches, branch rules, and automatic branch protection.
When you encounter a merge conflict, you can resolve it directly on appsgm using our web-based conflict resolver, or resolve it locally and push the changes. We provide detailed guidance for both methods.
Yes, appsgm supports Git LFS (Large File Storage) for storing large files. You need to install Git LFS on your local machine and track the file types you want to store in LFS.
Collaboration
Go to the repository, click on the "Issues" tab, then click "New Issue". Fill in the title and description, add labels, assign to team members, and set milestones as needed.
Pull requests let you propose changes to a repository. They allow for code review, discussion, and testing before changes are merged. Create a pull request when you want to merge changes from one branch to another.
Open a pull request, click on the "Files changed" tab, and add comments directly on lines of code. You can approve, request changes, or suggest specific edits.
Yes, use the @ symbol followed by their username to mention other users. They will receive a notification about your mention.
Yes, you can create team discussions in organization repositories to discuss ideas, share updates, or ask questions without creating formal issues.
Security & Privacy
Yes, we use industry-standard security practices including encryption at rest and in transit, regular security audits, and secure data centers. Private repositories are only accessible to authorized users.
Yes, we strongly recommend enabling two-factor authentication. You can set it up in your account security settings using an authenticator app or SMS.
Please report security vulnerabilities to [email protected]. Do not publicly disclose vulnerabilities until we've had time to fix them.
Yes, you can hide your email address from your public profile in your account settings. We also offer privacy controls for other personal information.
Yes, we provide automated security scanning for vulnerabilities in dependencies and can alert you about security issues in your repositories.
API & Integrations
Yes, appsgm provides a comprehensive REST API and GraphQL API for accessing and managing repositories, issues, pull requests, and more. Documentation is available at /docs/api.
Go to your account settings, click on "Developer settings", then "Personal access tokens". Generate a new token with the appropriate permissions.
Yes, appsgm integrates with popular CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Travis CI, CircleCI, and GitHub Actions. You can also use webhooks for custom integrations.
Yes, appsgm integrates with popular IDEs like VS Code, IntelliJ IDEA, and others. We also offer browser extensions and desktop applications.
Yes, you can configure webhooks in repository settings to receive HTTP POST notifications for events like pushes, issues, and pull requests.
Mobile & Desktop
Yes, we have mobile apps for iOS and Android. You can download them from the App Store or Google Play Store.
Our mobile app lets you browse repositories, view code, manage issues, review pull requests, and get notifications on the go.
Yes, we offer desktop applications for Windows, macOS, and Linux. They provide a native experience with better performance and additional features.
Enable push notifications in the mobile app settings. You can customize which types of notifications you receive.
The mobile app allows you to view and edit files, but for full Git operations, we recommend using the desktop or web interface.
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