Step By Step Guide

The GitHub Contributors Export automation allows you to extract detailed contributor data from public GitHub repositories. This tool is ideal for founders, companies, sales managers, marketers, and growth hackers looking to engage with developers, analyze contributions, or build outreach campaigns. With TexAu, you can automate the process, export data to Google Sheets or CSV, and schedule recurring runs to keep your records up to date. Follow this guide to configure and run the automation seamlessly.

Step 1: Connect to Github with TexAu

Log in to your TexAu account at v2-prod.texau.com. Connect your GitHub account to TexAu. Click Add Account and select GitHub. You can connect using the following methods:

OAuth Login: Authenticate TexAu via GitHub’s OAuth for a secure connection.
Personal Access Token: Generate a personal access token from your GitHub account and enter it in TexAu for greater control over permissions.

Tip: The OAuth method is the fastest and easiest way to connect securely.

Step 2: Log in to the TexAu App and Locate the Automation

Navigate to the Automation Store and type GitHub Contributors Export in the search bar. This tool allows you to extract contributor details such as usernames, commit counts, and email addresses from GitHub repositories.

Step 3: Execute Automations on TexAu Desktop or Cloud

Open the automation setup and select Desktop Mode.
Click Choose a Desktop to Run this Automation.
From the platform, select your connected desktop (status will show as "Connected") or choose a different desktop mode or account.
Click “Use This” after selecting the desktop to run the automation on your local system.
Alternatively, if you wish to run the automation on the cloud, click Run directly without selecting a desktop.

Step 4: Select Your Input Source

GitHub Contributors Export helps extract contributor details from a specific GitHub repository. This automation provides insights into the active contributors of a project, enabling analysis of participation and community engagement.

Single Input

Repo URL: Enter the GitHub repository URL to extract contributor details.
Extract Limit: Specify the maximum number of contributors to extract (up to 400 per launch).

Google Sheet Integration

Upload Google Sheet:
- Select Google Account: Choose the connected Google account to upload your data.
- Spreadsheet: Click Open Google Drive to select the spreadsheet.
- Sheet: Enter the sheet name where the data will be stored.
Optional Settings:
- Number of Rows to Process: Define the number of rows to process.
- Number of Rows to Skip: Specify the rows to skip during execution.
Loop Mode: Enable this setting to automatically reprocess the Google Sheet once the last row is reached.

Process a CSV File

Upload CSV File: Import a CSV file containing GitHub repository URLs.
Adjust Settings:
- Number of Rows to Process (Optional): Limit the number of rows for processing.
- Number of Rows to Skip (Optional): Define rows to skip in the uploaded file.
Provide Input Details:
- Ensure the correct column contains valid repository URLs for accurate extraction.

Screenshot Suggestion: Show the input source selection screen, highlighting Manual Input, Google Sheets, and CSV options.

Step 5: Schedule the Automation (Optional)

TexAu allows you to schedule automation runs to keep your data updated regularly. Click Schedule and configure a start date and time or set a recurrence frequency:

None
At Regular Intervals (e.g., every 8 hours)
Once
Every Day
On Specific Days of the Week (e.g., every Monday and Wednesday)
On Specific Days of the Month (e.g., the 1st and 15th)
On Specific Dates (e.g., February 10)

Tip: Regular scheduling is useful for repositories with frequent updates or new contributors.

Screenshot Suggestion: Display the scheduling interface with options for selecting start time and recurrence frequency.

Step 6: Set an Iteration Delay (Optional)

Avoid detection and simulate human-like activity by setting an iteration delay. Choose minimum and maximum time intervals to add randomness between actions. This makes your activity look natural and reduces the chance of being flagged.

Minimum Delay: Enter the shortest interval (e.g., 10 seconds).
Maximum Delay: Enter the longest interval (e.g., 20 seconds).

Tip: Random delays keep your automation safe and reliable.

Step 7: Choose Your Output Mode (Optional)

Choose how to save and manage the extracted alumni data. TexAu provides the following options:

Append (Default): Adds new results to the end of existing data, merging them into a single CSV file.
Split: Saves new results as separate CSV files for each automation run.
Overwrite: Replaces previous data with the latest results.
Duplicate Management: Enable Deduplicate (Default) to remove duplicate rows.

Tip: Google Sheets export makes it easy to collaborate with your team in real time.

Screenshot Suggestion: Show the Output Mode settings with options for Google Sheets, CSV, Append, Split, and Deduplicate.

Step 8: Access the Data from the Data Store

After the automation completes, go to the Data Store section in TexAu to access your extracted data. Locate the GitHub Contributors Export automation and click See Data to view or download the results.

Screenshot Suggestion: Show the Data Store screen with the “See Data” button highlighted.

The GitHub Contributors Export automation helps you efficiently gather contributor data from GitHub repositories. With options for scheduling, customizable input sources, and seamless export to Google Sheets or CSV, this tool empowers sales and marketing professionals to identify potential leads, analyze developer contributions, and build targeted outreach lists effectively.

GitHub Contributors Export