diff --git a/extensions/github/package.json b/extensions/github/package.json
index f6e7cd6bdb5..603a13d90ae 100644
--- a/extensions/github/package.json
+++ b/extensions/github/package.json
@@ -19,6 +19,9 @@
     "vscode.git"
   ],
   "main": "./out/extension.js",
+  "workspaceTrust": {
+    "request": "never"
+  },
   "contributes": {
     "commands": [
       {