Google AI Studio existing app only shows “Create new repository” and Download App (ZIP) is missing

Google AI Studio
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Hello Google AI Studio Team,

I need help with a GitHub repository binding issue in my existing Google AI Studio Build Mode app.

My existing AI Studio app is:

ALTIVOX TRAVEL AI DESK

Problem:

In the existing AI Studio workspace, Settings → GitHub only shows:

“Sync to GitHub”

“A new GitHub repository will be created”

“Create new repository”

There is no option to select or reconnect my existing GitHub repository.

I already created this private GitHub repository:

abubkar5964-dot/altivox-travel-ai-desk

The Google AI Studio GitHub App is installed and has access to this repository with the required permissions.

The repository currently contains only README.md because I created it manually before connecting AI Studio.

I do NOT want to create a duplicate repository.

I also checked the Build Mode / new-app flow. “Import from GitHub” is available there, but my existing ALTIVOX app cannot use that option.

The main problem is that the current ALTIVOX app contains my latest work, but I cannot find the “Download App (ZIP)” option anywhere in the current UI, so I cannot safely export the current app before importing/reconnecting the GitHub repository.

I have checked:

- Existing AI Studio app

- Versions

- GitHub settings

- GitHub repository

- GitHub App permissions

- Build Mode → Import from GitHub

Please advise how I can safely export/download my current AI Studio app or reconnect this existing repository without creating a duplicate repository or losing the current app.

I can provide screenshots if required.

Thank you.

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Hello @Mygpt_abubakar ,

Thanks for the detailed report. Could you share your Applet ID and a screenshot of the menu where you expected to find the download option via direct message?

That will help us check why it isn’t showing.

3

Hi Mahesh, thank you for your help. I’m unable to find the Message/DM option on your profile despite trying several times from my Android phone. Could you please let me know how I can send you my Applet ID and screenshot securely, or enable/accept a DM from me? Thank you.

4

Hello @Nivrito ,

I have DM`ed you please check it.

5

Hi Mahesh, thank you. I checked my inbox and profile/messages section, but I still cannot find or access your DM. I’m using an Android phone. Could you please let me know where I can access the DM, or provide another way for me to securely share the Applet ID and screenshot? Thank you.

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Hi Mahesh,
I’m unable to find the Message/DM option on your profile. Could you please DM me so I can share the requested Project ID, Applet ID, failed deployment timestamp, and published-app count?
Thank you.

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Hello all,

Follow these steps for DM.

From a user’s post

  1. Click on the profile picture (avatar) or username of the person you want to message.

  2. A summary card for that user will pop up.

  3. Click the Message button (the envelope icon) on that card.

  4. Type out your subject and message, then click Send.