> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.maia.ai/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Git integration export const maia = "Maia"; export const designer = "Designer"; Git is integral to the working of {maia} and provides efficient data pipeline management. Full SaaS deployment models use a Matillion-hosted git repository but customer-hosted git repositories are available through Hybrid SaaS deployments. Through customer-hosted git, Matillion seamlessly integrates with an organization's GitHub repositories, enabling centralized control and collaboration for data pipeline management. Git is integrated into the {designer} interface to facilitate efficient version control and collaboration among team members working on data pipelines. For detailed information on Git integration, read [Git in {designer}](/docs/guides/git-overview). *** ## Security considerations If hosting your own git repository for use with {maia}, consider the following security implications: **Secure authentication** Implement secure authentication methods, such as HTTPS, between Matillion and customer-hosted git repositories. Strong credentials should be employed to ensure secure access. **Access controls** Define granular access controls within the git repositories to restrict unauthorized changes to the codebase. Only authorized users with appropriate permissions should have write access. **Encryption in transit** Enable encryption for data transmitted between Matillion and Customer Hosted git repositories to safeguard code changes and sensitive information during transmission. **Regular backup** Implement regular backup procedures for git repositories to prevent data loss and maintain data integrity. Backup procedures should be tested and reliable. git workflow