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Packages FAQ

Which languages and ecosystems does GitHub Packages support?

GitHub Packages supports the following languages, package managers, and formats:

Language	Description	Package format	Package client
JavaScript	Node package manager	package.json	npm
Ruby	RubyGems package manager	Gemfile	gem
Java	Apache Maven project management and comprehension tool	pom.xml	mvn
Java	Gradle build automation tool for Java	build.gradle or build.gradle.kts	gradle
.NET	NuGet package management for .NET	nupkg	dotnet CLI
Docker	Docker container management	Dockerfile	Docker

How do I work with GitHub Packages from my chosen language/ecosystem?

You can interact with a GitHub Packages registry in the same way you’d interact with your existing package management tools. For information on how to do this with your choice of language and package format check out thne documentation for your chosen toolset.

How do I authenticate with GitHub Packages?

To authenticate to a GitHub Packages registry you’ll need to create a Personal Access Token. This token will need the read:packages scope to install packages from private repositories. For more information check out the documentation on scopes and permissions for package registries.