GitHub Integration for CS Courses

1. Every push triggers a submission

Students push to GitHub or GitLab and CodeGrade picks it up automatically. No uploading files through a web form, no "I forgot to submit." Every push is a submission, and every submission gets graded by the autograder. Students work the way developers work.

Automatic submissions on every Git push to GitHub or GitLab
Autograder runs immediately on each submission
Full commit history visible to instructors

CodeGrade assignment page offering options to open editor, upload files, or connect Git for submission.

CodeGrade interface showing options for Git integration, including GitHub and GitLab, for version control.

2. Git workflows with real autograding

Git-based submission is only half the story. CodeGrade pairs it with a visual test editor, so you get the benefits of a professional Git workflow without writing YAML configs or maintaining fragile CI scripts. Set up autograding with drag-and-drop blocks, and every push gets tested automatically.

No YAML files, no CI configs. Set up autograding visually.
175+ languages supported out of the box
Switching from another Git-based autograder? Our support team will migrate your test configurations for you.

3. Template repos that set themselves up

Point an assignment at a template repo and CodeGrade handles the rest. Students clone the repo, push their work, and every commit is tracked in the submission history. One setup per assignment, reusable every semester.

Link a template repo to any assignment
Students clone, code, and push. CodeGrade grades each push.
Every commit tracked in submission history for both students and instructors

Instructor reviewing a student's Python code submission within CodeGrade, accessed through an LMS interface.

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Native LMS integration, GitHub workflows, and a full REST API. No separate accounts, no extra steps.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does CodeGrade's GitHub integration work?

Students push code to a GitHub repository and CodeGrade automatically picks up the submission. The autograder runs on every push, so students get feedback without manually uploading files. Instructors see all submissions in CodeGrade alongside their grading tools.

Can students use their own GitHub repositories?

Yes. Each student gets a linked GitHub repository for the assignment. They use standard Git workflows (commit, push) to submit their work. This teaches version control as part of the assignment, not as a separate exercise.

Is CodeGrade a good alternative to GitHub Classroom?

Yes. CodeGrade offers built-in autograding, plagiarism detection, inline feedback, and LMS integration alongside GitHub connectivity. If you are currently using GitHub Classroom and looking for a more complete grading platform, CodeGrade's support team can help migrate your test configurations.

Does the GitHub integration work with the autograder?

Yes. Every time a student pushes to their linked repository, the autograder runs automatically. Students see their test results in CodeGrade without any extra steps. Instructors can set which branch triggers grading and how many submissions are allowed.

Do students need a paid GitHub account?

No. The integration works with free GitHub accounts. Students just need a GitHub account and access to the repository CodeGrade creates for them.

Does CodeGrade work with GitHub template repositories?

Yes. Instructors can use GitHub template repositories to set up starter code for assignments. When students accept the assignment, they get their own repository based on the template, pre-populated with the files they need to get started.