GitHub
Slack
pipedream

An automated workflow using pipedream

Connects GitHub + Slack

Send a Custom Message with Slack API on New or Updated Pull Request (Instant) from GitHub API

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect GitHub and Slack

It can be build using Pipedream, a no-code workflow automation tool. Pipedream allows you to create automated bots using a simple drag-and-drop interface for non-technical users. This is a ready-made scenario, but it can be customized by adding more apps, actions, filters or branches.

GitHub and Slack can also be integrated using automation tools other than pipedream:

How it works?

When this trigger fires in GitHub

GitHub

New or Updated Pull Request in GitHub

Then this action happens in Slack

Slack

Send a Custom Message in Slack

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Send a Custom Message with Slack API on New or Updated Pull Request (Instant) from GitHub API.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect GitHub and Slack to Pipedream.

  • Create Pipedream account.

    Create Pipedream account.

    Create Pipedream account if you don't have one.

  • Connect GitHub to Pipedream.

    Connect GitHub to Pipedream.

    Give Pipedream access to your GitHub account, using GitHub credentials.

  • Connect Slack to Pipedream.

    Connect Slack to Pipedream.

    Give Pipedream access to your Slack account, using Slack credentials.

Part II

Build an integration workflow

Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Pipedream.

  • Set up a Trigger action for GitHub

    Choose the following trigger: New or Updated Pull Request (null).

  • Then set up an Action for Slack

    Choose this action: Send a Custom Message (null).

Part III

Test and Publish

Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.

  • Customize data flow

    Customize data flow

    Configure the data that is exchanged between GitHub and Slack.

  • Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will Send a Custom Message with Slack API on New or Updated Pull Request (Instant) from GitHub API!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Slack

    New message in channels (instant)

    New message in channels (instant)

    pipedream
    triggerbypipedream
  • Slack

    New message posted to channel

    Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #channel you choose.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Slack

    New saved message

    Triggers when you save a message.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Slack

    New pushed message

    Triggers when you click the "Push to Zapier" button from a message in Slack.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Slack

    New user

    Triggers when a new Slack user is created / first joins your org.

    zapierpabbly-connectalbato
    triggerbyzapierpabbly-connectalbato
  • Slack

    New mention

    Triggers when a username or highlight word is mentioned in a public #channel.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • GitHub

    Create issue

    Create a new issue.

    zapierintegratelypipedream
    actionbyzapierintegratelypipedream
  • GitHub

    Create an issue

    This Action will create a new issue for the repository you specify.

    iftttintegromatpabbly-connect
    actionbyiftttintegromatpabbly-connect
  • GitHub

    Update issue

    Update an existing issue.

    zapierintegratelypipedream
    actionbyzapierintegratelypipedream
  • GitHub

    Search issues and pull requests

    Search issues and pull requests

    pipedream
    actionbypipedream
  • GitHub

    Create issue comment

    Create issue comment

    pipedream
    actionbypipedream
  • GitHub

    Get issue assignees

    Get issue assignees

    pipedream
    actionbypipedream

Apps you need

Slack

Slack

Team Chat

A cloud-based platform for team communication and collaboration

Slack is the go-to platform for modern teams seeking seamless communication and collaboration. With everything in one easily searchable place, including channels, integrations, and tools, Slack keeps your team aligned and productive.

Pipedream

Pipedream

Automation Platforms

A low code integration platform for developers that allows you to connect APIs quickly

Pipedream is a low code integration platform for developers, which helps to connect APIs fast.