Support GitHub App authentication in Backend Proxies (not only GitHub token)
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Description:
Today Backend Proxies only support GitHub token (PAT) authentication. We’d like to use GitHub Apps instead (App ID / Installation ID / Private Key) since GitHub Apps are the more secure and recommended integration model.
Why this matters / impact:
• Many enterprises avoid PATs due to broad scopes and operational overhead (rotation/user-coupling).
• GitHub Apps provide least-privilege, auditable, installation-based access.
• Lack of GitHub App support blocks adoption of Backend Proxies for teams with strict security/governance requirements.
Requested enhancement:
Add a GitHub App authentication option to Backend Proxies, using the GitHub App installation token flow, including clear guidance on required permissions.
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