Integrating private components from GitHub into your 4D project is straightforward using the 4D Dependency Manager with secure authentication via a Personal Access Token (PAT). Follow these steps to add your private component safely and efficiently:

1. Generate a GitHub Personal Access Token (PAT)




• Log into your GitHub account.


• Navigate to your profile icon → Settings → Developer settings → Personal access tokens → Tokens (classic).


• Click Generate new token (classic).


• Give your token a descriptive name, e.g., `4D Project Access`.


• Select the required scopes — for private repositories, repo scope is essential.


• Generate the token and copy it immediately. (You won’t see it again.)




2. Add the Private Component in Your 4D Project




• Open your 4D project in the 4D.


• Navigate to Design → Project Dependencies.


• Click Add Component (usually a "+" button).


• Paste the GitHub repository URL of your private component (e.g., "https://github.com/username/private-component").


• Click "Add a personal access token", enter your GitHub Personal Access Token. This authenticates 4D to access your private repo securely.


• Confirm the addition.

• Secure your PAT: Never hardcode your token in project files or share it publicly.


• Least privilege: Only grant the minimum permissions required to the token (usually just `repo` access).


• Keep tokens up-to-date: Regenerate tokens periodically and revoke unused ones.


• Version control: Use tags or branches to lock component versions if needed.