# GitHub Extension

This [GitHub Extension](https://github.com/jupyterlab/jupyterlab-github) allows a GitHub icon to appear on the side bar of students' interface. When clicked, students can gain access to public repositories, such as notebook-based assignments.

{% hint style="info" %}
Obtain administrative rights by requesting root access:
{% endhint %}

```
sudo -i
```

Install the extension for JupyterLab:

```
jupyter labextension install @jupyterlab/github
```

Restart to ensure recognition of the new extension:

```
systemctl restart jupyterhub.service
```


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