diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 59090a4..bcf604d 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -84,14 +84,17 @@ You are good to go! You can also pin the extension to the toolbar for easy acces - Go to the options e.g., via click on the cog-wheel icon - Now enter your API token - - ⚠️Don\'t give the token all permissions, use fine-grained tokens ⚠️ + - ⚠️Don\'t give the token all permissions, use fine-grained personal access tokens (if possible) ⚠️ - Only reading repository commits and pull requests and API access
How to create an API token with required minimal access - - - GitHub + + - GitHub (see [GitHub Docs](https://docs.github.com/en/authentication/keeping-your-account-and-data-secure/managing-your-personal-access-tokens) ) + + Using **fine-grained personal access tokens** is recommended. The have some [**limitations**](https://docs.github.com/en/authentication/keeping-your-account-and-data-secure/managing-your-personal-access-tokens#fine-grained-personal-access-tokens-limitations) (e.g. access a repository where you are only contributor). If you encounter a limitation, try out **Personal access tokens (classic)**. + 1. Go to your profile settings 2. Go to `Developer Settings` 3. Select `Personal access tokens` - `Fine-grained tokens`