API reference / Apps
Set a repo's commands
Sets how the Engineer installs a repo's dependencies (setup, run with network to package registries only) and checks a change (test, run with no network). They run on the workspace's computer, in a sandbox that sees only the repo. Needs an owner or admin.
patch
/api/v1/apps/github/reposOther ways to call it
CLI
troopy github set-repoMCP toolNone. Call it over REST or with the CLI.
Rate limit30 calls in 60 seconds, for each key
RetriesSend an
Idempotency-Key header. A retry with the same key gets the first answer back, and the operation runs one time.Body
application/jsonrepo*stringowner/name
setupstringAt most 500 characters
teststringAt most 500 characters
Response
200 · application/jsondata*object5 properties
fullName*stringowner/name
defaultBranch*stringprivate*booleansetup*stringInstalls what the code needs, like npm ci; empty for nothing to install
test*stringSays whether a change works, like npm test; empty: changes can't be checked
Errors
400 invalid_inputFix the field named in detail. Each operation's schema is in /api/v1/openapi.json.
401 unauthorizedSend an API key as `Authorization: Bearer tr_live_...`. Create one in Troopy under Settings.
403 forbiddenThe key lacks a scope this operation needs, or its owner lacks the role. detail says which; create a key with the scope, or ask an organization owner or admin.
409 conflictThis Idempotency-Key was used for a different request, or that request is still running. Use a new key for a new request.
429 rate_limitedWait the number of seconds in Retry-After, then retry.