New to GitHub Spark – Can’t Publish or Download My App – Need Guidance

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Hi all,

I'm new to GitHub and recently created an app using GitHub Spark (using the web version). I’m stuck and really need some help.

I can publish the app through Spark, but that just gives me a link to a hosted demo I want to:

Push the project to a GitHub repository
Download and edit it locally in Visual Studio Code (VS Code)
Publish it to my own web host (I have my own hosting setup)

I’ve searched for clear step-by-step instructions but haven’t found anything that walks through this full process. I’m not even sure

if there’s a way to export the Spark project or if I’m missing something obvious.

If anyone can share guidance, a walkthrough, or any beginner-friendly resources, I’d really appreciate it!

Thanks in advance!

[hossain-khan]

The instructions looks solid, except the application uses "@github/spark": "^0.0.1" node module which is not public.
So, I am not able to run or host it elsewhere. Is there any specific guideline on how to overcome this issue?

[Frankie783]

Seems github made a ugly move by pushing it's spark code to be only usable in their host.
I was happy to see Spark, but so far its useless, move to other platforms as BOLT.new, it doesn't work as well as spark, but dont force feed their framework and kidnap you in their environment.

[Santanu-bat]

Hey! 👋 Welcome to GitHub and awesome job starting with GitHub Spark! 🚀
Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to do what you asked:

✅ 1. Export the Spark Project
Right now, Spark doesn’t have a direct “Download” button. So try this:

Open your Spark project

Go to the code view or developer mode

Manually copy or save each file to a folder on your computer

✅ 2. Create a GitHub Repo
Go to https://github.com/new

Name your repo and click “Create repository”

✅ 3. Open Project in VS Code
Open the folder where you saved your files

Open VS Code → File > Open Folder

✅ 4. Push to GitHub
In VS Code terminal:

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git init
git add .
git commit -m "Initial commit"
git remote add origin https://github.com/your-username/your-repo.git
git push -u origin main
(Change the link to your repo)

✅ 5. Publish to Your Own Host
Upload the files to your web host using FTP or your hosting dashboard

Let me know if you're stuck at any step! Happy to help 🙌

[hossain-khan]

@Santanu-bat it feels like you have generated this instruction using AI, ignoring what was posted above. These instruction does not solve the issue mentioned above https://github.com/orgs/community/discussions/168563#discussioncomment-13978906

[hossain-khan]

The instruction does however workflow "Download My App" part asked by the author, not the "Publish" part which has the dependency issue.

[Santanu-bat]

Yup You are Absolutely right
Ok ok Let me check It again

[EngBicir1]

Yup You are Absolutely right