# 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.

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Obtain administrative rights by requesting root access:
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```
sudo -i
```

Install the extension for JupyterLab:

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

Restart to ensure recognition of the new extension:

```
systemctl restart jupyterhub.service
```