View deployment button missing

[davidpilny]

In desktop app, the current active deployment has a view deployment button that reditects to the app.

Used for example for heroku testing apps where each pull requests get a test deploy.

Mobile app only shows the app was deployed and mark deployment as active/inactive but there is no button that would let you open the deployment url.

[SIMARSINGHRAYAT]

This is an interesting use case! The issue is that iOS and Android handle app-to-web linking differently, and the "View Deployment" button behavior isn't visible in your mobile app.

Here are a few solutions to consider:

1. Check your mobile app's WebView/deep linking configuration - Ensure your app is properly configured to handle deployment URLs. Some frameworks (React Native, Flutter) require special setup for opening external links.

2. Test on actual devices - Sometimes simulators behave differently than real devices. Test on an actual iOS and Android device to see if the button appears.

3. Check GitHub's mobile web design - GitHub's responsive design might hide certain buttons on smaller screens. You may need to:

   • Scroll horizontally to find the button
   • Look for a menu/more options button (three dots) that contains the deployment link
   • Check if there's a different UI pattern on mobile

4. Add a custom workaround - In your mobile app, you could:

   • Add a button in your own UI to open the deployment URL directly
   • Use the GitHub API to fetch deployment information and display it in your app

5. Check browser console - If viewing in a mobile browser, open the browser's developer console to see if there are any JavaScript errors preventing the button from rendering.

For Heroku testing specifically, have you tried opening the deployment URL directly in the mobile browser? That would help confirm the button is actually missing versus just hidden in the UI layout.

Let me know what framework/platform you're using for your mobile app and I can provide more specific guidance!

[Sabari-Vasan-SM]

I’ve noticed the same thing. On desktop, the “View deployment” button is really useful, especially for PR-based preview environments like Heroku test apps. It makes it quick to jump straight into the deployed version.

On mobile, it only shows the deployment status (active/inactive), but there’s no way to actually open the deployment URL. That feels like a missing piece, especially when reviewing PRs on the go.

It would definitely improve the mobile experience if the deployment link was accessible there as well.