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What is PrivyCode?

PrivyCode is a secure platform that allows developers to share read-only access to their private GitHub repositories with recruiters, collaborators, or anyone who needs to view your code - without making repositories public or exposing sensitive information. Perfect for job applications, code reviews, and portfolio showcases, PrivyCode gives you complete control over who sees your code and for how long.

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Key Features

Expiring Viewer Links

Generate time-limited links that automatically expire after your specified duration (default 3 days)

View Limit Control

Set maximum view counts to restrict how many times your repository can be accessed

Read-Only Access

Viewers can browse your code but cannot fork, clone, or make any modifications

GitHub OAuth Integration

Secure authentication via GitHub OAuth2 - no separate account needed

Developer Dashboard

Manage all your viewer links in one place - create, edit, copy, and delete with ease

No Login Required for Viewers

Recipients can view your code immediately without creating an account or logging in

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How It Works

1

Authenticate with GitHub

Sign in to PrivyCode using your GitHub account via OAuth2. Your GitHub token is securely stored and used to access your private repositories.
2

Generate a Viewer Link

Select a private repository, set an expiration time (in days), and optionally set a maximum view count. PrivyCode generates a unique token for secure access.
3

Share the Link

Send the generated viewer link to anyone you want to share your code with. No GitHub account required for viewers!
4

Track and Manage

Monitor view counts, update expiration times, or delete links anytime from your dashboard.

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Architecture Overview

PrivyCode is built with a modern tech stack designed for security and performance:

Backend

Go with net/http and GORM for efficient API handling and database operations

Database

PostgreSQL for reliable data persistence with GORM migrations

Authentication

GitHub OAuth2 for secure user authentication and JWT-style tokens for API access

Frontend

React + TypeScript with TailwindCSS and Monaco Editor for code viewing

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Use Cases

Share your private projects with recruiters during the hiring process without making them public. Set expiration dates to automatically revoke access after the interview period.
Allow mentors or colleagues to review your private code without granting full repository access or collaborator permissions.
Include links to your private work in your portfolio or resume. Control how long the links remain active and track engagement.
Show work-in-progress to clients without exposing your entire codebase or development environment.

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Security First

PrivyCode prioritizes security at every level:
  • All GitHub tokens are securely stored and never exposed
  • Viewer links use unique, cryptographically secure tokens
  • Read-only access prevents any modifications to your repositories
  • Automatic expiration and view limits provide time-bound access control
  • CORS middleware ensures proper cross-origin request handling

Quick Start

Get up and running in 5 minutes

API Reference

Explore all API endpoints

Setup Guide

Set up your local development environment

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Ready to Get Started?

Check out the Quick Start guide to set up PrivyCode and create your first viewer link, or explore the API documentation to integrate PrivyCode into your workflow.

Live Demo

Experience PrivyCode in action at privycode.com

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