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REST API endpoints for protection rules
Use the REST API to create, configure, and delete deployment protection rules.
Get all deployment protection rules for an environment
Gets all custom deployment protection rules that are enabled for an environment. Anyone with read access to the repository can use this endpoint. For more information about environments, see "Using environments for deployment."
For more information about the app that is providing this custom deployment rule, see the documentation for the GET /apps/{app_slug}
endpoint.
OAuth app tokens and personal access tokens (classic) need the repo
scope to use this endpoint with a private repository.
Fine-grained access tokens for "Get all deployment protection rules for an environment"
This endpoint works with the following fine-grained token types:
- GitHub App user access tokens
- GitHub App installation access tokens
- Fine-grained personal access tokens
The fine-grained token must have the following permission set:
- "Actions" repository permissions (read)
This endpoint can be used without authentication or the aforementioned permissions if only public resources are requested.
Parameters for "Get all deployment protection rules for an environment"
Name, Type, Description |
---|
accept string Setting to |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
environment_name string RequiredThe name of the environment. The name must be URL encoded. For example, any slashes in the name must be replaced with |
repo string RequiredThe name of the repository without the |
owner string RequiredThe account owner of the repository. The name is not case sensitive. |
HTTP response status codes for "Get all deployment protection rules for an environment"
Status code | Description |
---|---|
200 | List of deployment protection rules |
Code samples for "Get all deployment protection rules for an environment"
Request example
curl -L \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
-H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2022-11-28" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/repos/OWNER/REPO/environments/ENVIRONMENT_NAME/deployment_protection_rules
List of deployment protection rules
Status: 200
{
"total_count": 2,
"custom_deployment_protection_rules": [
{
"id": 3,
"node_id": "IEH37kRlcGxveW1lbnRTdGF0ddiv",
"enabled": true,
"app": {
"id": 1,
"node_id": "GHT58kRlcGxveW1lbnRTdTY!bbcy",
"slug": "a-custom-app",
"integration_url": "https://HOSTNAME/apps/a-custom-app"
}
},
{
"id": 4,
"node_id": "MDE2OkRlcGxveW1lbnRTdHJ41128",
"enabled": true,
"app": {
"id": 1,
"node_id": "UHVE67RlcGxveW1lbnRTdTY!jfeuy",
"slug": "another-custom-app",
"integration_url": "https://HOSTNAME/apps/another-custom-app"
}
}
]
}
Create a custom deployment protection rule on an environment
Enable a custom deployment protection rule for an environment.
The authenticated user must have admin or owner permissions to the repository to use this endpoint.
For more information about the app that is providing this custom deployment rule, see the documentation for the GET /apps/{app_slug}
endpoint.
OAuth app tokens and personal access tokens (classic) need the repo
scope to use this endpoint.
Fine-grained access tokens for "Create a custom deployment protection rule on an environment"
This endpoint works with the following fine-grained token types:
- GitHub App user access tokens
- GitHub App installation access tokens
- Fine-grained personal access tokens
The fine-grained token must have the following permission set:
- "Administration" repository permissions (write)
Parameters for "Create a custom deployment protection rule on an environment"
Name, Type, Description |
---|
accept string Setting to |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
environment_name string RequiredThe name of the environment. The name must be URL encoded. For example, any slashes in the name must be replaced with |
repo string RequiredThe name of the repository without the |
owner string RequiredThe account owner of the repository. The name is not case sensitive. |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
integration_id integer The ID of the custom app that will be enabled on the environment. |
HTTP response status codes for "Create a custom deployment protection rule on an environment"
Status code | Description |
---|---|
201 | The enabled custom deployment protection rule |
Code samples for "Create a custom deployment protection rule on an environment"
Request example
curl -L \
-X POST \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
-H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2022-11-28" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/repos/OWNER/REPO/environments/ENVIRONMENT_NAME/deployment_protection_rules \
-d '{"integration_id":5}'
The enabled custom deployment protection rule
Status: 201
{
"id": 3,
"node_id": "IEH37kRlcGxveW1lbnRTdGF0ddiv",
"enabled": true,
"app": {
"id": 1,
"node_id": "GHT58kRlcGxveW1lbnRTdTY!bbcy",
"slug": "a-custom-app",
"integration_url": "https://HOSTNAME/apps/a-custom-app"
}
}
List custom deployment rule integrations available for an environment
Gets all custom deployment protection rule integrations that are available for an environment.
The authenticated user must have admin or owner permissions to the repository to use this endpoint.
For more information about environments, see "Using environments for deployment."
For more information about the app that is providing this custom deployment rule, see "GET an app".
OAuth app tokens and personal access tokens (classic) need the repo
scope to use this endpoint with a private repository.
Fine-grained access tokens for "List custom deployment rule integrations available for an environment"
This endpoint works with the following fine-grained token types:
- GitHub App user access tokens
- GitHub App installation access tokens
- Fine-grained personal access tokens
The fine-grained token must have the following permission set:
- "Administration" repository permissions (read)
Parameters for "List custom deployment rule integrations available for an environment"
Name, Type, Description |
---|
accept string Setting to |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
environment_name string RequiredThe name of the environment. The name must be URL encoded. For example, any slashes in the name must be replaced with |
repo string RequiredThe name of the repository without the |
owner string RequiredThe account owner of the repository. The name is not case sensitive. |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
page integer The page number of the results to fetch. For more information, see "Using pagination in the REST API." Default: |
per_page integer The number of results per page (max 100). For more information, see "Using pagination in the REST API." Default: |
HTTP response status codes for "List custom deployment rule integrations available for an environment"
Status code | Description |
---|---|
200 | A list of custom deployment rule integrations available for this environment. |
Code samples for "List custom deployment rule integrations available for an environment"
Request example
curl -L \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
-H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2022-11-28" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/repos/OWNER/REPO/environments/ENVIRONMENT_NAME/deployment_protection_rules/apps
A list of custom deployment rule integrations available for this environment.
Status: 200
[
{
"total_count": 2
},
{
"available_custom_deployment_protection_rule_integrations": [
{
"id": 1,
"node_id": "GHT58kRlcGxveW1lbnRTdTY!bbcy",
"slug": "a-custom-app",
"integration_url": "https://HOSTNAME/apps/a-custom-app"
},
{
"id": 2,
"node_id": "UHVE67RlcGxveW1lbnRTdTY!jfeuy",
"slug": "another-custom-app",
"integration_url": "https://HOSTNAME/apps/another-custom-app"
}
]
}
]
Get a custom deployment protection rule
Gets an enabled custom deployment protection rule for an environment. Anyone with read access to the repository can use this endpoint. For more information about environments, see "Using environments for deployment."
For more information about the app that is providing this custom deployment rule, see GET /apps/{app_slug}
.
OAuth app tokens and personal access tokens (classic) need the repo
scope to use this endpoint with a private repository.
Fine-grained access tokens for "Get a custom deployment protection rule"
This endpoint works with the following fine-grained token types:
- GitHub App user access tokens
- GitHub App installation access tokens
- Fine-grained personal access tokens
The fine-grained token must have the following permission set:
- "Actions" repository permissions (read)
This endpoint can be used without authentication or the aforementioned permissions if only public resources are requested.
Parameters for "Get a custom deployment protection rule"
Name, Type, Description |
---|
accept string Setting to |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
owner string RequiredThe account owner of the repository. The name is not case sensitive. |
repo string RequiredThe name of the repository without the |
environment_name string RequiredThe name of the environment. The name must be URL encoded. For example, any slashes in the name must be replaced with |
protection_rule_id integer RequiredThe unique identifier of the protection rule. |
HTTP response status codes for "Get a custom deployment protection rule"
Status code | Description |
---|---|
200 | OK |
Code samples for "Get a custom deployment protection rule"
Request example
curl -L \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
-H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2022-11-28" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/repos/OWNER/REPO/environments/ENVIRONMENT_NAME/deployment_protection_rules/PROTECTION_RULE_ID
Response
Status: 200
{
"id": 3,
"node_id": "IEH37kRlcGxveW1lbnRTdGF0ddiv",
"enabled": true,
"app": {
"id": 1,
"node_id": "GHT58kRlcGxveW1lbnRTdTY!bbcy",
"slug": "a-custom-app",
"integration_url": "https://HOSTNAME/apps/a-custom-app"
}
}
Disable a custom protection rule for an environment
Disables a custom deployment protection rule for an environment.
The authenticated user must have admin or owner permissions to the repository to use this endpoint.
OAuth app tokens and personal access tokens (classic) need the repo
scope to use this endpoint.
Fine-grained access tokens for "Disable a custom protection rule for an environment"
This endpoint works with the following fine-grained token types:
- GitHub App user access tokens
- GitHub App installation access tokens
- Fine-grained personal access tokens
The fine-grained token must have the following permission set:
- "Administration" repository permissions (write)
Parameters for "Disable a custom protection rule for an environment"
Name, Type, Description |
---|
accept string Setting to |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
environment_name string RequiredThe name of the environment. The name must be URL encoded. For example, any slashes in the name must be replaced with |
repo string RequiredThe name of the repository without the |
owner string RequiredThe account owner of the repository. The name is not case sensitive. |
protection_rule_id integer RequiredThe unique identifier of the protection rule. |
HTTP response status codes for "Disable a custom protection rule for an environment"
Status code | Description |
---|---|
204 | No Content |
Code samples for "Disable a custom protection rule for an environment"
Request example
curl -L \
-X DELETE \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
-H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2022-11-28" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/repos/OWNER/REPO/environments/ENVIRONMENT_NAME/deployment_protection_rules/PROTECTION_RULE_ID
Response
Status: 204