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Repository Permissions

Pawtograder automatically manages GitHub repository permissions for all assignment repositories, ensuring students have access to their own repositories and staff can view all repositories in the course.

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Fix Repository Permissions

If you suspect that repository permissions are out of sync (for example, if students report they cannot access their repositories), you can use the Fix Permissions button to audit and correct all repository permissions for an assignment.

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Using the Fix Permissions Tool

  1. Navigate to the assignment’s Repositories page
  2. Click the Fix Permissions button in the top-right corner
  3. The system will:
    • Audit all repositories for the assignment
    • Identify the correct collaborators for each repository (based on current group membership)
    • Enqueue permission sync jobs for each repository
    • Display a summary of the results

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Understanding the Results

After running the fix, you’ll see a summary showing:
  • Synced: Number of repositories where permissions were queued for update
  • No usernames: Repositories skipped because no students have confirmed GitHub usernames
  • Not ready: Repositories skipped because they haven’t been created on GitHub yet
  • Errors: Number of repositories that encountered errors during the audit
The fix operation enqueues permission sync jobs that run asynchronously. It may take a few moments for the changes to be reflected on GitHub.

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When to Use Fix Permissions

Use the Fix Permissions tool when:
  • Students report they cannot access their assignment repositories
  • After making bulk changes to group membership
  • After manually modifying groups outside of the normal workflow
  • As a preventive measure before an assignment deadline

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How Permissions Are Managed

Pawtograder automatically manages repository permissions when:
  • A new assignment is released (creates repositories with correct permissions)
  • Students join or leave groups (updates group repository permissions)
  • Groups are created or dissolved (creates/archives repositories)
  • Individual submissions are activated or deactivated
The Fix Permissions tool provides a way to audit and correct permissions if they become out of sync for any reason.