Many AI-built applications start as private GitHub repositories. That's especially common when you're working on a commercial product that isn't ready for public release. But keeping the repository private doesn't mean deployment needs to be complicated.
Keep the Repository Private
Your application source code can remain private while being deployed to your production environment. The important part is using the correct repository access and deployment credentials.
Don't Store Secrets in Git
A private repository is not a replacement for proper secret management. Don't commit: API keys Database passwords Private tokens Authentication secrets Use environment variables instead.
Connect the Repository
Hostwares supports Git-based deployment workflows. Connect the required repository and configure the deployment settings. Once access is configured, Hostwares can use the project as the source for your deployment.
Protect Your Production Environment
Your production secrets should exist only where they are required. This keeps your repository cleaner and reduces the chance of accidentally exposing credentials. If your AI-built project is private on GitHub, you can still deploy it to production with Hostwares.