AWS CodeBuild now supports using GitHub Apps to access source repositories

AWS CodeBuild now supports using GitHub Apps as an authentication method to access source code repositories on GitHub. This allows for more secure and controlled access to repositories using short-lived tokens with fine-grained permissions.

Specifically, the article covers:

• CodeBuild integrates with GitHub Apps for accessing repositories
• GitHub App connections can be set as default or per-project
• Access is controlled via AWS CodeConnections and IAM roles/policies
• Available in all regions where CodeBuild is supported, except China regions
• Instructions for creating a GitHub App connection and configuring it in CodeBuild