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title: Agent push access to git.sgeboers.nl unavailable
date: 2026-04-05
category: workflow-issues
module: development-workflow
problem_type: workflow_issue
component: development_workflow
severity: low
applies_when:
- Agent attempts to push branches to git.sgeboers.nl
- Agent runs git push or gh pr create commands targeting the Gitea instance
tags:
- git
- gitea
- push-access
- ssh
- authentication
---
# Agent push access to git.sgeboers.nl unavailable
## Context
The agent does not have working SSH or HTTPS authentication configured for `git.sgeboers.nl`. All available SSH keys (`id_ed25519`, `id_rsa`, `sb`, `gitlab_cicdtest`, `sgeboers_deploy_key`) are rejected by the Gitea instance. HTTPS credential helpers are not configured.
When the agent attempts `git push`, the operation fails with:
```
git@git.sgeboers.nl: Permission denied (publickey).
```
## Guidance
When the agent completes work on a feature branch and attempts to push or create a PR:
1. **Inform the user** that push/PR creation is blocked due to missing authentication
2. **Present clear options**:
- Add an SSH key to the Gitea account at `https://git.sgeboers.nl/user/settings/keys`
- Configure a personal access token for HTTPS push
3. **Do not attempt workarounds** — the agent cannot configure SSH agents or credential helpers without a TTY
4. **Document the limitation** in compound learnings so future sessions know immediately
## Why This Matters
The agent can complete all development work (implement features, write tests, run verification) but cannot self-publish. The user must push and create PRs manually. This is acceptable — the agent's value is in the engineering work, not the final git operations.
## When to Apply
- Any time the agent has completed work on a feature branch
- Before attempting `git push`, `git push --force`, or `gh pr create`
- After creating commits that the user wants pushed to the remote
## Examples
**Agent workflow when push is needed:**
```
1. Agent completes feature work, all tests pass
2. Agent runs: git push -u origin feat/branch-name
3. Push fails: Permission denied (publickey)
4. Agent informs user: "I don't have push access to git.sgeboers.nl.
Please push manually or configure SSH/HTTPS auth."
5. User pushes manually
```
**User configuration to enable agent push:**
Option 1 — Add SSH key:
```bash
# Show the public key to add to Gitea
cat ~/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub
# User copies to https://git.sgeboers.nl/user/settings/keys
```
Option 2 — Use HTTPS with token:
```bash
git remote set-url origin https://git.sgeboers.nl/user/repo.git
# Configure credential helper or use GitHub CLI equivalent
```
## Related
- `AGENTS.md` — project conventions and agent constraints
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