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 '@backstage/integration': patch
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-Add support for Repository Variables and Secrets to the `publish:github` and `github:repo:create` scaffolder actions. Upgrade octokit introduces some breaking changes.
+Add support for Repository Variables and Secrets to the `publish:github` and `github:repo:create` scaffolder actions. You will need to add `read/write` permissions to your GITHUB_TOKEN and/or Github Backstage App for Repository `Secrets` and `Variables`
+
+Upgrade octokit introduces some breaking changes.