How to Embed GitHub in Notion: Developer Documentation Guide

Introduction

GitHub is the home of code, and embedding GitHub in Notion creates powerful developer documentation. From repository overviews to code snippets to issue tracking, this integration supports technical teams.

Embedding Methods

GitHub Gists

The best GitHub embed:

Gists display with full syntax highlighting!

Repository Links

Repos create bookmarks:

Using Notion Embed

Notion Embed enhances GitHub:

What You Can Embed

Gists (Best Option)

FeatureSupported

Syntax highlighting✅
Multiple files✅
Line numbers✅
Copy code✅

Repository Previews

Creates bookmarks showing:

Files (via raw link)

Limited support:

Issues and PRs

Links create bookmarks:

Developer Workflows

Project Documentation

<h1 id="project-api-service">Project: API Service</h1>
<h2 id="repository">Repository</h2>
[GitHub repo bookmark]
<h2 id="quick-start">Quick Start</h2>
[Embedded Gist: Installation steps]
<h2 id="architecture">Architecture</h2>
[Miro/Figma embed: Architecture diagram]
<h2 id="key-code-samples">Key Code Samples</h2>
[Embedded Gist: API usage examples]

Code Reviews

<h1 id="code-review-feature-x">Code Review: Feature X</h1>
<h2 id="pull-request">Pull Request</h2>
[GitHub PR bookmark]
<h2 id="code-discussion">Code Discussion</h2>
<h3 id="area-1-authentication">Area 1: Authentication</h3>
[Embedded Gist: Code snippet]
Notes:
Consider edge case

Add error handling
<h3 id="area-2-data-handling">Area 2: Data handling</h3>
[Embedded Gist: Code snippet]

Technical Specs

Include code examples:

<h1 id="api-specification">API Specification</h1>
<h2 id="endpoints">Endpoints</h2>
<h3 id="get-users">GET /users</h3>
[Embedded Gist: Request/response example]
<h3 id="post-users">POST /users</h3>
[Embedded Gist: Request/response example]

Onboarding

New developer guides:

Best Practices

Use Gists for Code

Organization

Permissions

Integration with Databases

Issue Tracking

Create synced databases:
IssueGitHub LinkStatusAssigned

Bug #123[link]OpenSarah

Repository Catalog

RepoDescriptionTeam

API[link]Backend
Web[link]Frontend

Automation Options

GitHub → Notion Sync

Use tools like:

To automatically:

FAQ

Can I embed a full GitHub repository?

Repositories create bookmarks, not full embeds. Use Gists for code content.

Do Gist embeds update when I edit them?

Yes, embedded Gists show the latest version.

Can I embed private repository content?

Private repo links may not display previews. Use Gists for code snippets.

Is there syntax highlighting in embeds?

Gist embeds include full GitHub syntax highlighting.

Conclusion

Embedding GitHub in Notion supports developer workflows:

Build your developer documentation today!

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