> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.walnutai.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.walnutai.ai/test-and-quality-management/introduction-to-custom-methods/connect-a-repository-for-custom-methods.md).

# Connect a Repository for Custom Methods

Before creating a Custom Method, connect a Git repository to your WalnutAI project. This repository is used to create, manage, and synchronize Custom Methods.

* Open the required **Project** and navigate to **External Data and Connections**.
* Click **Connect Code Repository** and switch to the **Custom Methods** tab.

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* Choose how you want to connect the repository:
  * **Connect with a separate token:** Select this option when you want to connect a **new repository that is not already connected**. Choose the required Git platform and follow the steps to connect the repository.&#x20;

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For detailed instructions, refer to[ **External Data and Connections** ](/getting-started/projects/create-a-new-project/external-data-and-connections.md)to learn how to connect a repository to your project.
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* **Use a connected code repository:** Select this option when you want to use a **repository that is already connected** to the project.

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* Once the repository is successfully connected, select it under **Custom Methods Repository**

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**Note:** Only **one repository** can be connected for Custom Methods.
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Once the repository has been successfully connected and configured, you can access and work with it through the **WalnutAI VS Code extension**.