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An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects GitHub + Todoist

Whenever there is a new Github issue in one of my repos, make it a Todoist task.

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect GitHub and Todoist

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 Todoist can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

Diagram

Whenever there is a new Github issue in one of my repos, make it a Todoist task.
Workflow diagram: GitHub + Todoist integration

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 Todoist

Todoist

Create task in Todoist

This Action will create a new task in the project and section you specify.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Whenever there is a new Github issue in one of my repos, make it a Todoist task..

Part I

Configure Applications

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

    Connect Todoist to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Todoist account, using Todoist 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 Todoist

    Then set up an Action for Todoist

    Choose this action: Create task (This Action will create a new task in the project and section you specify.).

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 Todoist.

  • 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 Whenever there is a new Github issue in one of my repos, make it a Todoist task.!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Todoist

    New incomplete task

    Triggers when you add an incomplete task to a project.

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  • Todoist

    New completed task

    Triggers when you complete a task (including recurring tasks) on a project.

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  • Todoist

    New project

    Triggers when a new project is created.

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  • Todoist

    New task created

    This Trigger fires every time you create a new task in Todoist.

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  • Todoist

    New task

    Triggers when there is a New Task

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  • Todoist

    New or modified task

    New or modified task

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  • GitHub

    Create issue

    Create a new issue.

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  • GitHub

    Create an issue

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

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  • GitHub

    Update issue

    Update an existing issue.

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  • GitHub

    Search issues and pull requests

    Search issues and pull requests

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  • GitHub

    Create issue comment

    Create issue comment

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  • GitHub

    Get issue assignees

    Get issue assignees

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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.