GitHub
Gmail
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects GitHub + Gmail

If 18F creates a new repo then email me

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect GitHub and Gmail

It can be build using Ifttt, a no-code workflow automation tool. Ifttt allows you to create automated scripts 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 Gmail can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

How it works?

When this trigger fires in GitHub

GitHub

New repository by a specific username or organization in GitHub

This Trigger fires every time a new repository is created by the username or organization you specify.

Then this action happens in Gmail

Gmail

Send an email in Gmail

This Action will send an email to up to twenty recipients from your Gmail account.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to If 18F creates a new repo then email me.

Part I

Configure Applications

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

    Connect Gmail to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Gmail account, using Gmail 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: New repository by a specific username or organization (This Trigger fires every time a new repository is created by the username or organization you specify.).

  • Then set up an Action for Gmail

    Then set up an Action for Gmail

    Choose this action: Send an email (This Action will send an email to up to twenty recipients from your Gmail account.).

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 Gmail.

  • 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 If 18F creates a new repo then email me!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Gmail

    New email

    Triggers when a new e-mail appears in the specified mailbox.

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    triggerbyzapierautomateio
  • Gmail

    New email matching search

    Triggers when you receive a new email that matches a search string you provide.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Gmail

    New labeled email

    Triggers when you label an email.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Gmail

    New attachment

    Triggers when you receive a new attachment (triggers once per attachment).

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Gmail

    Watch emails

    Triggers when a new email is received to be processed according to specified criteria.

    integromat
    triggerbyintegromat
  • Gmail

    New starred email

    Triggers when you receive a new email and star it within two days.

    zapierautomateio
    triggerbyzapierautomateio
  • GitHub

    Create issue

    Create a new issue.

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    actionbyzapierintegratelypipedream
  • GitHub

    Create an issue

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

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    actionbyiftttintegromatpabbly-connect
  • GitHub

    Update issue

    Update an existing issue.

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    actionbyzapierintegratelypipedream
  • GitHub

    Search issues and pull requests

    Search issues and pull requests

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    actionbypipedream
  • GitHub

    Create issue comment

    Create issue comment

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    actionbypipedream
  • GitHub

    Get issue assignees

    Get issue assignees

    pipedream
    actionbypipedream

Apps you need

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.