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Sign-in options

Starcat supports browser / OAuth-style GitHub login and personal access token (PAT) flows. Prefer the in-app chooser on first launch.

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Suggested scopes

Typical OAuth scopes used by Starcat: read:user, public_repo (exact list follows the app’s auth screen).

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PAT tips

  • Create a classic or fine-grained token with enough read access for your Stars
  • Store the token only in Starcat’s Keychain-backed storage
  • Revoke unused tokens on GitHub if you rotate

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After connect

  1. Tap Sync to pull Stars (Quickstart)
  2. Rate limits: GitHub may throttle large accounts—wait and retry
  3. Switching GitHub accounts may clear or isolate local caches depending on channel—export / backup first when unsure

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Multi-account

Use one GitHub identity per Starcat profile/session. If you maintain work and personal Stars, prefer separate Mac user accounts or be careful when switching tokens.

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Troubleshooting

See Login FAQ for deeper cases, or email support.
Last modified on July 22, 2026