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Macaly’s GitHub integration lets you back up your entire project to a private GitHub repository. You can push updates any time and restore from a backup when needed.

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Can I connect Macaly to GitHub?

Yes. GitHub integration is available on the Pro plan and above. You can connect any GitHub account, including free ones, and Macaly will create a private repository for your project.

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What does GitHub integration do?

GitHub integration gives you:
  • External backups of your project stored on GitHub
  • Version history so you can see how your project changed over time
  • Source code access so you can view, clone, or download your project’s code from GitHub
It works as a backup and code access tool. You push your project to GitHub whenever you want a snapshot, and you can pull from that backup to restore it as a new project.

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How to set it up

1

Connect your GitHub account

Go to Settings → General and click Connect GitHub. You’ll be redirected to GitHub to authorize the connection. Once approved, you’re returned to Macaly.You only need to do this once.
2

Create a repository and start syncing

Click Create on GitHub to create a new repository on GitHub and start syncing your code. Macaly creates a private repository and uploads all your project files. You’ll see a link to the repository once it’s done.
3

Push updates

After making changes in Macaly, click Push changes to send the latest version to GitHub. This creates a Pull Request in your repository. Go to GitHub to review and merge it.
4

Restore from GitHub

Click Pull changes to restore from your GitHub repository. This updates your current project — all files are replaced with the version from GitHub, while your environment variables (.env) remain unchanged.

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Can I download my project’s code?

Yes. Once you push your project to GitHub, the full source code is available in your GitHub repository. You can:
  • View the code directly on GitHub
  • Clone the repository to your computer using Git
  • Download it as a ZIP file from GitHub
This is the way to get a copy of your project’s source code.

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Can I export my project and host it somewhere else?

Yes, you can download your project’s source code from GitHub once you’ve pushed a backup. However, Macaly projects are built to run on Macaly’s hosting infrastructure (powered by Vercel), so running the code outside of Macaly may require additional setup. If you want to keep a site live without using AI credits, the Hosting plan at $5/month keeps your site online on a custom domain.

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What gets backed up?

Your backup includes all project files, components, pages, styles, assets, and configuration. Environment variables and cache files are not included in the backup.

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Good to know

  • Pro plan required — GitHub integration is not available on the Free plan
  • Pulling updates your current project — all files are replaced with the GitHub version, but environment variables stay unchanged
  • Repositories are always private — your code is not publicly visible on GitHub
  • Free GitHub account works — you don’t need a paid GitHub plan
  • You can disconnect GitHub — use the disconnect option in Settings to unlink GitHub from your project at any time