private repo as template?

[anielsen001]

Is it possible to have a private repository as a template repository? When I try to create a repository in a class I can only browse public repos. I have solution information in the template repo I'd like to sue on a separate branch and would like to keep the solutions private from students.

[pape98]

Hi @anielsen001!

As of right now it's not a feature. Is your template repo in the same organization as your classroom or a separate one?

[anielsen001]

Hello @pape98 thank you for the response. I'm using the same organization for both. My current workaround is that I created a new repo from the template so that it does not have the solution information and then used that repo to create class starter code repo.

[pape98]

That's how we do it as well (except for us it lives in the different organization). We tried the private template repo approach before and it was getting bit messy (mainly if it lives in a separate organization). But let me see what we can do to handle the case when it lives in the same repository.

Will your future classes (same class, just different term/semester) also be in the same GitHub Organization?

[anielsen001]

Yes, my plan has been to use one organization for my assignments, class materials and student repos.

[pape98]

You should be able to select a private template repository from the same org @anielsen001

[anielsen001]

it's working! thank you

[pape98]

Of course!