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chore(gitlab/hub): Clarify automatic syncing in GitHub and GitLab docs (OT-1328) #23

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3 changes: 3 additions & 0 deletions docs/integrations/github.md
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Expand Up @@ -23,6 +23,9 @@ Connect GitHub to sync repository data and analyze code structure.

You can exclude specific files or directories from analysis using [`.otignore` files](../otignore.md).

!!! note "Automatic syncing"
OpenTrace automatically picks up new commits via GitHub webhooks — there's no need to manually trigger a sync. Any push to the synced branch (your default branch, or a [custom branch](#changing-the-synced-branch) if configured) will automatically start a re-sync. The **Sync** button in the UI is only needed if you want to force a manual refresh.

## Permissions Required

OpenTrace requests read-only access to:
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Expand Up @@ -23,6 +23,9 @@ Connect GitLab to sync repository data and analyze code structure.

You can exclude specific files or directories from analysis using [`.otignore` files](../otignore.md).

!!! note "Automatic syncing"
OpenTrace automatically picks up new commits via GitLab webhooks — there's no need to manually trigger a sync. Any push to the synced branch (your default branch, or a [custom branch](#changing-the-synced-branch) if configured) will automatically start a re-sync. The **Sync** button in the UI is only needed if you want to force a manual refresh.

## Self-Hosted GitLab

For self-hosted GitLab instances, you may need to configure the GitLab URL in your OpenTrace settings before connecting.
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