Choose Your Setup

Find the right implementation pattern for your needs

Choose Your Setup

Simili Bot supports three distinct deployment patterns. Choosing the right one depends on your organization’s size, security requirements, and team structure.

Decision tree

Use this diagram to quickly identify the best pattern for your current needs.

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Pattern comparison

A detailed look at the trade-offs between the three deployment models.

Aspect	Pattern A (Single)	Pattern B (Centralized)	Pattern C (Distributed)
Scale	1 Repository	2+ Repositories	2+ Repositories
Permissions	Default GITHUB_TOKEN	Elevated PAT/App	Default GITHUB_TOKEN
Management	Individual	Unified Control	Autonomous Teams
Complexity	Very Low	Medium	Medium
Best For	Standalone Projects	Org-wide Automation	Microservices

Pattern A: Single repo

Best for standalone projects or teams just testing Simili Bot. No special permissions or organization-wide configuration is required.

Go to Single Repo Setup

Pattern B: Centralized multi-repo

Best for organizations that want unified control over how issues are triaged and routed across all repositories. Everything is managed from one “control” repository.

Go to Centralized Setup

Pattern C: Distributed multi-repo

Best for large organizations with independent teams. Each team manages their own bot, but everyone benefits from a shared cross-repository knowledge base.

Go to Distributed Setup

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Patterns overview

Permission guide