Can I set a hook using API on public repo owned by someone else?

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Is it possible to register an event hook on a public repository not owned by me using the github API? In other words, is there a way to listen to repo updates without asking the owner to add a hook linking to my app?

score 6 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 10:25

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It is not possible to subscribe to events of a repository you do not own (using PSHB), or create hooks for such repos. Something like this has been "requested" on SO before (e.g. here How to create a post-service hook on a public github repository?) so it may be a good idea to mention this to GitHub as a feature request (just send it to support@github.com).

edited May 23 '17 at 10:25

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answered Apr 27 '13 at 13:10

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thanks. I just did send them a request. – akonsu Apr 27 '13 at 13:12
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What is pshb? PubSubHubbub? – 0xcaff Dec 28 '17 at 16:40

Can I set a hook using API on public repo owned by someone else?

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