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An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects GitHub + Jira

Create Jira issues from new GitHub issues

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect GitHub and Jira

It can be build using Ifttt, a no-code workflow automation tool. Ifttt 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 Jira can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

How it works?

When this trigger fires in GitHub

GitHub

Any new issue in GitHub

This Trigger fires every time any new issue is opened in a repository you own or collaborate on.

Then this action happens in Jira

Jira

Create issue in Jira

This action will create a new issue.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Create Jira issues from new GitHub issues.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect GitHub and Jira to IFTTT.

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect GitHub to IFTTT.

    Connect GitHub to IFTTT.

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

  • Connect Jira to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Jira account, using Jira credentials.

Part II

Build an integration workflow

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

  • Set up a Trigger action for GitHub

    Set up a Trigger action for GitHub

    Choose the following trigger: Any new issue (This Trigger fires every time any new issue is opened in a repository you own or collaborate on.).

  • Then set up an Action for Jira

    Choose this action: Create issue (This action will create a new issue.).

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 Jira.

  • 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 Create Jira issues from new GitHub issues!

Supported triggers and actions

  • GitHub

    New issue

    Triggered when a new issue is created.

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  • GitHub

    New commit

    Triggered when a new commit is created. Select your organization, repo and branch.

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  • GitHub

    New pull request

    Triggered when a new pull request is created.

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  • GitHub

    New release

    Triggered when a new release is added.

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  • GitHub

    New repository

    Triggered when a new repository is created.

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  • GitHub

    New mention

    Triggers when your Github username is mentioned in a Commit, Comment, Issue or Pull Request.

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  • Jira

    Create issue

    Create issue

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  • Jira

    Update issue

    Updates an Issue

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  • Jira

    Add attachment to issue

    Add attachment to issue

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  • Jira

    Add comment to issue

    Add comment to issue

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  • Jira

    Add multiple attachments to issue

    Add multiple attachments to issue

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  • Jira

    Add watcher to issue

    Add watcher to issue

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Apps you need

Jira

Jira

Project Management

A top-rated work management tool for agile software development teams

Jira is the go-to project management tool for agile software development teams. With its easy-to-use interface and a wide range of features, Jira simplifies complex workflows and boosts team productivity. From planning and tracking progress to automating tasks, Jira has got you covered.

IFTTT

IFTTT

Automation Platforms

An automation service with a simple formula - IF This Then That

IFTTT helps to create applications connections with a simple statement: if this then that. For example: "Tweet your Instagrams as native photos on Twitter". You define a task by a trigger and an action.