Connecting Projects
Add projects by URL or connect your GitHub repositories.
Adding a Project by URL#
The simplest way to add a project is by entering its URL. This enables uptime monitoring, SEO scanning, and performance analysis immediately.
- Click Add Project on your dashboard
- Enter a name for your project
- Enter the full URL (including https://)
- Click Create Project
SlyDuck will immediately start monitoring your site and capture a screenshot.
Connecting GitHub#
For full functionality including backups and dependency scanning, connect your GitHub repository:
- Open your project and go to the Settings tab
- In the GitHub section, click Connect GitHub
- A popup will ask you to authorize SlyDuck
- Select your repository from the list
- Choose the branch to track (usually main or master)
Permissions
SlyDuck requests read access to your code for backups and dependency scanning. Write access is only needed if you want to use one-click dependency updates.
What GitHub Enables#
Connecting GitHub unlocks these features:
- Automated Backups: Daily Git reference backups and weekly full archives
- Dependency Tracking: Scans your package.json for outdated packages
- Security Scanning: Checks for known vulnerabilities in your dependencies
- One-Click Updates: Update packages directly from SlyDuck (requires write access)
Adding Multiple Projects#
Your first project is free. When you add additional projects, you'll be prompted to upgrade:
- Each additional project costs $5/month
- Add as many projects as you need
- All features are included on every project
You can add multiple projects at once during the upgrade process to save time.