Repository Head Deployment Failure

This error may occur when deploying your FlutterFlow app to GitHub using Codemagic. The message Failed to set the repository head indicates a problem with repository access, configuration, or connectivity.

Prerequisites

• A connected GitHub repository with appropriate access permissions.
• GitHub deployment enabled within FlutterFlow.

The Error Message

Failed to set the repository head

This message typically appears in the build log during deployment.

Below are the possible causes of this error:

• The GitHub repository does not exist or was deleted.
• The branch specified in build settings does not exist.
• Insufficient permissions to push or write to the branch.
• GitHub API or network connectivity issues.
• Local build errors in the codebase.

Steps to Fix the Deployment Error:

1. Confirm the Repository Name

   Ensure the repository name in your FlutterFlow deployment settings exactly matches the name in GitHub.

2. Verify the Branch

   Check that the branch exists in the repository and is correctly specified in your build settings. Avoid typos or casing mismatches.

3. Review Repository Permissions

   Confirm that your GitHub account or connected GitHub App has push/write access to the repository and branch.

4. Check Network Access

   Make sure your environment is not blocking GitHub via VPN, firewall, or DNS restrictions.

5. Validate the Codebase Locally

   Run the downloaded Flutter project locally to confirm that it builds without errors.

Additional Resources

• GitHub Deployment Overview
• Codemagic Error Identification Guide