[Feature Request] Support GitHub authentication via user tokens and `gh` CLI without requiring GitHub App installation

Status Closed — not planned
Reported on v2.1.126
Maintainer reply None cached
Activity 2 comments · opened May 1, 2026 · closed Jun 1, 2026

Bug Description
there is absolutely NO WAY my org is installing the Claude Git App on our GitHub server. Claude MUST continue to use the rights granted to users with their tokens and gh. There is no reason such an app install needs to be forced/demanded on us.

Environment Info

  • Platform: darwin
  • Terminal: iTerm.app
  • Version: 2.1.126
  • Feedback ID: 0065cc24-d557-4722-b486-aef9e9f9e4c4

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