Automate GitHub Release Notifications to Slack
detail.loadingPreview
Streamline your release process by automatically notifying your team on Slack whenever a new version is published on GitHub. This integration ensures immediate awareness of new releases.
About This Workflow
This n8n workflow automates the critical task of communicating new software releases. It leverages the power of GitHub webhooks to detect new release events for a specified repository. Upon a new release, the workflow automatically formats a comprehensive message, including the repository name, tag name, release notes, and a direct link to the release on GitHub. This message is then instantly sent to a designated Slack channel, ensuring that your development and operations teams are always up-to-date with the latest deployments. This eliminates manual communication overhead and reduces the risk of missed updates.
Key Features
- Real-time Release Alerts: Get immediate notifications in Slack the moment a new version is tagged and released on GitHub.
- Comprehensive Release Details: Automatically include repository name, tag name, and detailed release notes in your Slack messages.
- Direct Link to Release: Every notification includes a direct URL to the GitHub release for easy access to more information.
- Customizable Slack Channel: Easily direct your release notifications to any Slack channel relevant to your team.
How To Use
- Set up GitHub Trigger: In the
Github Triggernode, specify theownerandrepositoryfor which you want to track releases. Ensure your GitHub credentials are configured. - Configure Slack Notification: In the
Slacknode, authenticate with your Slack workspace. Thetextfield is pre-configured to pull relevant release information from the GitHub trigger. Customize thechannelto your desired Slack channel. - Connect Nodes: Create a connection from the
Github Triggernode to theSlacknode. - Activate Workflow: Save and activate the n8n workflow. When a new release is published on the configured GitHub repository, the Slack notification will be sent automatically.
Apps Used
Workflow JSON
{
"id": "27b1b3ee-aa1b-4197-804a-f58d5cc9bbb4",
"name": "Automate GitHub Release Notifications to Slack",
"nodes": 10,
"category": "DevOps",
"status": "active",
"version": "1.0.0"
}Note: This is a sample preview. The full workflow JSON contains node configurations, credentials placeholders, and execution logic.
Get This Workflow
ID: 27b1b3ee-aa1b...
About the Author
SaaS_Connector
Integration Guru
Connecting CRM, Notion, and Slack to automate your life.
Statistics
Related Workflows
Discover more workflows you might like
Automated PR Merged QA Notifications
Streamline your QA process with this automated workflow that notifies your team upon successful Pull Request merges. Leverage AI and vector stores to enrich notifications and ensure seamless integration into your development pipeline.
Automate Qualys Report Generation and Retrieval
Streamline your Qualys security reporting by automating the generation and retrieval of reports. This workflow ensures timely access to crucial security data without manual intervention.
Robust Concurrency Control for n8n Workflows with Redis
Prevent simultaneous execution of critical n8n workflows or tasks using a centralized, Redis-backed locking mechanism. This reusable utility workflow ensures data integrity and resource management by allowing other workflows to acquire, check, and release locks.