GitHub Organization Folder in Jenkins

Introduction

The GitHub Organization Folder feature allows Jenkins to automatically discover and manage repositories within a GitHub organization, streamlining CI/CD processes.

Key Concepts

• **GitHub Organization**: A shared account where groups of related repositories can be managed.
• **Jenkins**: An open-source automation server used for continuous integration and delivery.
• **Folder**: A logical grouping of Jenkins jobs, which can be used to organize projects.

Setup Guide

Step 1: Install Required Plugins

Ensure that the following plugins are installed in your Jenkins instance:

• GitHub Branch Source Plugin
• Pipeline Plugin
• Folder Plugin

Step 2: Create a GitHub Organization Folder

To create a GitHub Organization Folder in Jenkins, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to Jenkins Dashboard.
2. Click on "New Item".
3. Enter a name for the folder and select "Folder".
4. Click "OK" to create the folder.

Step 3: Configure the Organization Folder

Once the folder is created:

1. Click on the folder in the Jenkins dashboard.
2. Go to "Configure".
3. Under "GitHub Organization", enter your GitHub organization name.
4. Set up credentials for accessing GitHub repositories.
5. Configure additional settings as required.
6. Click "Save".

Step 4: Job Discovery

Jenkins will automatically discover all repositories in the organization that contain Jenkinsfiles and create jobs for them.

Best Practices

• Use descriptive names for your folders and jobs.
• Implement access control for sensitive repositories.
• Monitor job performance and failures regularly.
• Utilize webhooks for real-time notifications.

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