Step By Step Guide

The GitHub User Search Export automation allows you to extract detailed data on GitHub users based on specific search queries. This tool is ideal for founders, companies, sales managers, marketers, and growth hackers looking to connect with developers, analyze user profiles, or build targeted outreach lists. With TexAu, you can automate this process, export data to Google Sheets or CSV, and schedule recurring runs to maintain up-to-date records. Follow this step-by-step guide to set up and run the automation.

Step 1: Connect to Github with TexAu

Log in to your TexAu account at v2-prod.texau.com. Connect your GitHub account. Click Add Account and select GitHub. TexAu offers two convenient connection methods:

Share via Magic Link: Sends a secure link to your email for a seamless login experience without entering cookies manually.
Add Account: Connects directly through TexAu’s built-in browser extension for a straightforward setup.

Tip: Share via Magic Link is a secure and fast way to connect your GitHub account without cookie management.

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

Navigate to the Automation Store and enter GitHub User Search Export in the search bar. This automation enables you to search for GitHub users based on keywords, skills, or repositories they’ve contributed to, and extract relevant details.

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 User Search Export allows you to find and export details of GitHub users based on specific search parameters. You can refine results using filters like Best Match, Followers, Repositories, or Joined Date for targeted searches.

Single Input

Search: Enter your keyword or GitHub search URL.
Category (Optional): Select from Best Match, Followers, Repositories, or Joined Date.
Order (Optional): Choose between Descending or Ascending results.
Extract Limit (Optional): Define the number of user profiles to extract (Max. 1000).

Google Sheet

Upload Google Sheet:
- Select Google Account: Choose your connected Google account.
- Spreadsheet: Click Open Google Drive to select a spreadsheet.
- Sheet: Enter the sheet name to process data.
Optional Settings:
- Number of Rows to Process: Specify the number of rows to process.
- Number of Rows to Skip: Define rows to skip during automation.
Loop Mode: Enable loop mode to reprocess the Google Sheet after reaching the last row.

Process a CSV File

Upload CSV File: Upload a CSV file containing user search queries.
Adjust Settings:
- Number of Rows to Process (Optional): Limit rows for processing.
- Number of Rows to Skip (Optional): Define rows to skip.
Provide Input Details:
- Ensure the correct column contains valid search queries or URLs.

Step 5: Schedule the Automation (Optional)

TexAu lets you schedule the automation to run at regular intervals, ensuring your data remains current. Click Schedule to set a start date and time or select a recurrence frequency:

None
At Regular Intervals (e.g., every 12 hours)
Once
Every Day
On Specific Days of the Week (e.g., every Monday and Thursday)
On Specific Days of the Month (e.g., the 5th and 20th)
On Specific Dates (e.g., February 15)

Tip: Scheduling is useful for monitoring new users or updated profiles regularly.

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 user data. Locate the GitHub User Search Export automation and click See Data to view or download the results.

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

The GitHub User Search Export automation simplifies the process of finding and analyzing GitHub users. With options for scheduling, customizable input sources, and seamless export to Google Sheets or CSV, this tool is perfect for professionals aiming to build connections, analyze skills, or create outreach campaigns efficiently.

GitHub User Search Export