Connect the GitHub Integration to:
- Automatically create pull requests from AI agent tasks
- Read and analyze repository code and issues
- Manage project workflows and milestones
- Automate code reviews and quality checks
- Generate release notes and documentation
Official Workflow Templates for GitHub Cloud Agents in Continue
The following official workflow templates are maintained by the Continue team and are available directly in the Mission Control Hub. These workflows are designed to work out of the box and represent the recommended ways to automate GitHub-based tasks.Update AGENTS.md
Keeps your
AGENTS.md file in sync with the agents and capabilities used in your repository.Draft Changelog Updates
Creates draft changelog entries based on recent merged pull requests.
Explain Codebase
Generates a high-level explanation of your repository’s structure and architecture.
Refactor React Components
Periodically identifies and refactors large or complex React components.
Improve Test Coverage
Makes incremental improvements to test coverage on a recurring schedule.
Workflow: GitHub issue → pull request (Cloud Agent)
Problem: GitHub issues pile up because turning an issue into a tested PR takes time and context switching. Solution: Continue Mission Control Cloud Agents can watch issues (or be triggered by labels) and automatically open pull requests with code changes, tests, and a clear summary. Outcome: Faster issue throughput, consistent PR quality, and an auditable trail from issue → commits → PR → CI results.- Trigger: issue opened or labeled (for example,
agent:fix) - Agent gathers context: repo code + issue thread + relevant files
- Agent implements the fix on a branch
- Agent runs checks: tests/lint/security (your CI)
- Agent opens a PR with:
- summary of changes
- test results / CI link
- references the original issue (closes #123)
- or whatever you specify in the agent instructions
Advanced Use Cases
Advanced: Custom GitHub Cloud Agent Workflow Ideas
Advanced: Custom GitHub Cloud Agent Workflow Ideas
You can create custom workflows using Continue Cloud Agents to automate a variety of GitHub-related tasks. Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Automatically triage new issues with labels and suggested assignees
- Review pull requests for security or performance concerns
- Draft documentation updates based on code changes
- Detect deprecated APIs and open migration issues
- Summarize repository activity for weekly team updates
Access & Permissions
When connecting GitHub, you’ll be asked to configure repository access and approve permissions.-
Repository access
Choose whether to grant access to all repositories or select specific ones. You can change this at any time in your GitHub settings. -
Permissions
Review and approve the requested permissions. These allow Continue to read repository data and perform automated actions like opening pull requests on your behalf.
You can revisit or revoke access at any time from GitHub or the Mission Control Hub.
FAQs
Can Continue turn GitHub issues into ready-to-merge pull requests automatically?
Yes! You can set up workflows where Cloud Agents monitor issues (or specific labels) and create pull requests with code changes, tests, and summaries.How do I trigger an agent from a GitHub issue label?
You can configure a Cloud Agent that is triggered whenever an issue is labeled with a specific tag (e.g.,agent:fix). The agent will then gather context and create a pull request based on the issue.