Export to GitHub
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Back up your project code to GitHub with automatic syncing on every change.
Export to GitHub backs up your Sticklight Studio project to a GitHub repository. Once connected, every change you make in Sticklight automatically syncs to GitHub.
This article covers exporting code from Sticklight Studio to GitHub (a one-way push). If you want to deploy an existing GitHub repository to a live URL, see Host Your App on Sticklight Cloud.
Available on Pro plans.
Who can do this: Owners, Admins, and Editors can connect their own GitHub account. See Roles and Permissions for details.
Why Use It
- Backup your work. Your code lives on GitHub, giving you an additional layer of security.
- Access your code. View, download, or share your project’s source code anytime.
- Use external tools. Open your code in VS Code, Cursor, or other development environments to review it.
Connecting to GitHub
- Go to Settings in the top menu and select GitHub from the sidebar
- Click Connect GitHub
- Sign in to GitHub if prompted
- Authorize Sticklight to access your account
Sticklight creates a new repository for your project and pushes your code. From then on, every change syncs automatically.
Disconnecting
- Go to Settings > GitHub
- Click Disconnect
- Confirm your choice
Your GitHub repository stays intact after disconnecting. Sticklight simply stops syncing new changes to it.
If you reconnect later, a new repository will be created.
Export vs Hosting
| Feature | Export to GitHub | Sticklight Hosting |
|---|---|---|
| Direction | Sticklight → GitHub | GitHub → Sticklight |
| Purpose | Backup and access your Studio project code | Deploy an existing GitHub repo to a live URL |
| Sync | One-way push from Studio | Auto-deploy on push to production branch |
Use Export to GitHub when you want a backup of your Studio project. Use Hosting when you have code on GitHub that you want to deploy.
FAQs
Can I edit code on GitHub and have it sync back to Sticklight?
No. Export to GitHub is one-way. Changes flow from Sticklight to GitHub only.
Can I connect to an existing GitHub repository?
No. Sticklight creates a new repository for each project you connect.
What happens to my version history?
Your Sticklight version history stays accessible whether connected or not.
What happens if I delete my GitHub repository?
The connection will be lost. You can reconnect, but Sticklight will create a new repository.
What happens if I remove Sticklight’s access from GitHub?
The connection is lost and syncing stops. To resume, reconnect from Sticklight. A new repository will be created for the project.
What happens if I downgrade to a Free plan?
Your project loses its GitHub connection and stops syncing. The repository remains on GitHub in its last synced state, but no new changes will be pushed.
How is this different from Sticklight Hosting?
Export to GitHub pushes your Studio project code to a GitHub repository for backup. Sticklight Hosting imports an existing GitHub repository and deploys it to a live URL. They are opposite directions.
Last updated: October 4, 2026
