Installation & Setup
Complete installation guide for DevLyTicks. Set up your account, install the GitHub app, and configure your organization for comprehensive analytics.
DevLyTicks is a cloud-based platform that works entirely in your web browser. No downloads or installations required on your local machine.
Supported Browsers
- Chrome (latest)
- Firefox (latest)
- Safari (latest)
- Edge (latest)
Device Support
- Desktop (Windows, macOS, Linux)
- Tablet (iPad, Android)
- Mobile (iOS, Android)
- Note: Desktop recommended for best experience
Before you begin, ensure you have:
- Active GitHub Account - Personal or Organization account
- Repository Access - At least one repository you want to analyze
- Admin Permissions - Admin access to install GitHub Apps (for organizations)
- Valid Email - For notifications and account recovery
Create Your DevLyTicks Account
Sign up using your GitHub account for secure authentication.
- a.Visit devlyticks.com/register
- b.Click "Sign in with GitHub"
- c.Review and authorize the permissions requested
- d.You'll be redirected back to DevLyTicks with your account created
Choose Account Type
Decide between a personal account or organization account.
Personal Account
For individual developers analyzing their own repositories
- • Single user access
- • Personal repositories
- • Free tier available
Organization Account
For teams analyzing shared repositories
- • Multi-user access
- • Team management
- • Advanced features
Install GitHub App (Optional but Recommended)
For enhanced features and automatic updates, install the DevLyTicks GitHub App.
Benefits of GitHub App:
- ✓ Automatic webhook notifications
- ✓ Real-time sync of repository events
- ✓ Enhanced security with fine-grained permissions
- ✓ Better rate limits for API calls
Configure Permissions
Grant DevLyTicks the necessary permissions to analyze your repositories.
Note: DevLyTicks only requests read permissions. We never modify your code or repositories.
Select Repositories
Choose which repositories DevLyTicks can access.
All Repositories
Grant access to all current and future repositories (recommended for teams)
Selected Repositories
Choose specific repositories to analyze (can update later)
Once installation is complete, you can:
Sync Your First Repository
Start analyzing data by syncing your repositories
Invite Team Members
Add colleagues to collaborate on analytics (organization accounts)
Configure Settings
Customize your dashboard, notifications, and preferences
Explore Analytics
View your first insights and metrics
OAuth Authorization Failed
If GitHub authorization fails:
- • Clear browser cookies and try again
- • Ensure you're logged into the correct GitHub account
- • Check that pop-ups are not blocked
- • Try a different browser
Can't See My Repositories
If repositories aren't showing:
- • Verify you have admin access to the repositories
- • Check GitHub App installation permissions
- • Ensure repositories aren't private (upgrade to Pro for private repos)
- • Refresh the repository list
Permission Errors
For permission-related issues:
- • Re-authorize the GitHub App with updated permissions
- • Contact your organization admin to grant necessary access
- • Review our OAuth setup guide
Installation complete! Continue with: