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Update README.md regarding Github tokens. Link relevant docs.
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Fix link in README.md
mschlicht-tt Dec 16, 2025
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Expand Up @@ -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
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<summary >
How to create an API token with <b>required minimal access</b>
</summary>

- 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`
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