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repod vs gh-iga
gh-iga is a strong local scanner when you want a fast, read-only access report from a command line. repod is for teams that need the scan to become an operated review and cleanup workflow.
Where gh-iga shines
A low-friction local access scan
gh-iga positions itself as an open-source GitHub identity governance scanner that can produce a complete access picture from one command. Its public docs emphasize local output, configurable thresholds, CI scheduling, and read-only API calls.
Where repod fits
Reviewable GitHub access operations
repod fits when the next step matters: turning direct grants into team ownership, reviewing private repos with unclear coverage, delegating access work without org admin, and applying changes with a clear workflow.
Comparison
How to choose between repod and gh-iga
Pick based on whether you need a scan artifact or an ongoing access operating loop.
| Decision point | gh-iga | repod |
|---|---|---|
| Primary job | Run a local GitHub access scanner and produce reports. | Inspect, review, delegate, and clean up GitHub repo-team access. |
| Operating model | CLI-first; good for one-off scans and scheduled CI artifacts. | Web workflow; good for repeated access reviews and non-admin collaboration. |
| Outputs | Terminal summary plus HTML, Markdown, and JSON files. | Visual org map, audit findings, export/review/apply workflows, and account-scoped history. |
| Best buyer | Security-minded developer or platform engineer comfortable with local tooling. | Engineering leaders, platform teams, and fractional CTOs who need a repeatable review process. |
| Access cleanup | Flags risk and candidates for review. | Helps turn findings into team-based changes and delegated access operations. |
Source-grounded notes
What this comparison is based on
- gh-iga describes itself as a scanner that answers who has access to what and writes local reports.
- Its rules cover admin sprawl, inactive privileged users, outside collaborators, direct access candidates, and non-human identity findings.
- The project documents HTML, Markdown, and JSON outputs, plus scheduled GitHub Actions usage.
Sources: gh-iga README gh-iga DEV article
Next step
Use repod when the audit needs an owner
Start with a free scan, then decide which direct grants, private repos, and high-privilege teams need review.