Turn your codebase into an intelligent, searchable knowledge base
Overview
Syncally's GitHub integration is the foundation of your AI-powered engineering workspace. It performs deep semantic indexing of your codebase, transforming code files, commit messages, and pull requests into a searchable knowledge graph.
When developers ask questions, our AI references specific files, historical context from PRs, and architectural decisions from commit messages—not guesses.
Semantic Code Indexing
Code files are chunked and converted into vector embeddings for semantic search. Ask questions in natural language and get precise answers with file and line references.
Commit History Analysis
Every commit message is indexed with full context. Track code evolution, understand why decisions were made, and search through your project's history with AI-powered analysis.
PR-Task Bi-Directional Sync
Link pull requests to tasks with automatic status synchronization. When PRs merge, tasks automatically complete. When tasks move to review, GitHub labels update. True two-way integration.
Real-Time Webhooks
GitHub events trigger instant updates. PR merges, status changes, and new commits automatically update your knowledge base. No polling delays—everything stays in sync.
Privacy First Architecture
We never store your raw source code. Code is processed in memory to generate vector embeddings and summaries. Only semantic representations are retained—your intellectual property remains yours.
- Read-only access by default
- Encryption at rest and in transit
- Fine-grained repo access controls
How it works
What Gets Indexed
Source Code Files
Files are chunked and vectorized for semantic search. Original source never leaves your repository—only embeddings are stored.
Commit Messages & Metadata
Full-text search + AI analysis. Query like "Who changed the auth flow last month?" or "Show all database migrations from Q4."
Pull Requests & Reviews
PR descriptions, review comments, and architectural discussions become searchable institutional knowledge.
READMEs & Documentation
Markdown files and inline comments create architectural context for onboarding and Q&A.
Processing Pipeline
1. Webhook Trigger
Push event received → Syncally indexer activated within seconds
2. Embedding Generation
Code chunked and vectorized with state-of-the-art AI models
3. Graph Construction
Knowledge graph updated with relationships between code, commits, and tasks
Configuration
Quick Setup
- 1
Navigate to Settings → Integrations → GitHub
- 2
Click "Connect GitHub Account" and authorize
- 3
Select which repositories to grant access
- 4
Indexing begins automatically!
Plan Limits
- Free: 10 commits indexed per update
- Pro: 50 commits per update + real-time webhooks
- Enterprise: Unlimited + GitHub Enterprise Server
Required Permissions
The Syncally GitHub App requests read-only access:
You can revoke access anytime from GitHub settings.