Obtaining a Token

Why do you need a GitHub Token? Because the entire compilation and packaging process relies on the GitHub platform, a GitHub token is required to perform these operations. GitHub is an open platform where anyone can create an account and obtain a permanently free token. We sincerely appreciate GitHub's free services. Obtaining a token is simple—if you don't have an account, register one first, then create a token in your personal settings.

Steps to Register on GitHub

1. Visit the GitHub homepage: https://github.com/
2. Click the Sign up button in the top-right corner to go to the registration page.
3. Fill in your registration details, including username, email, password, etc.
4. Click the Sign up for GitHub button to complete registration.

Steps to Create a Token

Token Permission Requirements:  
All repositories: Required to fork the original template repository  
Actions: Used to execute GitHub Actions for packaging and compilation  
Administration: Required for forking repositories and file management  
Contents: Allows adding/deleting/modifying/searching files in the PakePlus repository  
Issues: Enables submitting compilation errors or other issues to PakePlus  
Workflows: Used to compile and package your software

1. Log in to your GitHub account.

2. Click your profile picture in the top-right corner to go to your personal dashboard.

3. Click the Settings button to enter the settings page.

4. In the left-hand menu, click Developer settings to access developer options.

5. In the left-hand menu, click Personal access tokens to go to the token management page.

6. Click Generate new token to create a new token.
   GitHub offers two types of tokens—either will work. Use the links below to go directly:
   Personal access tokens (classic)
   or
   Fine-grained personal access tokens.

7. For Personal access tokens (classic):
   Simply check the following three permissions: .
   
   
   Then copy the generated token into PakePlus:
   

8. 
   For Fine-grained personal access tokens:
   

   • Click Generate new token.
   • Enter a token name, set expiration to "No expiration," and add an optional description.
   • Select All repositories.
     
   • Configure permissions: Grant the permissions marked in red boxes. Set Access to: Read and write.
     
     
     
     
   • Click Generate token at the bottom to obtain your token:
     
   • Copy the token into PakePlus to start using it:
     

9. Test the Token
   Open PakePlus, click the settings button in the top-right corner, paste the token obtained in Step 7 or 8, and click "Test." If it shows "Token is valid," you're all set!
   

Important Notes

• You can only view the token once after generation—keep it secure.
• The token should only be stored locally on your computer—do not share it.
• If you set an expiration date, the token will only work within its validity period. You’ll need to generate a new one after it expires.