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An automated workflow using zapier

Connects Gmail + GitHub

Create GitHub issues from new emails on Gmail [Business Gmail Accounts Only]

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Gmail and GitHub

It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier 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.

Gmail and GitHub can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:

Diagram

Create GitHub issues from new emails on Gmail [Business Gmail Accounts Only]
Workflow diagram: Gmail + GitHub integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Gmail

Gmail

New Labeled Email in Gmail

Triggers when you label an email.

Then this action happens in GitHub

GitHub

Create Issue in GitHub

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 GitHub issues from new emails on Gmail [Business Gmail Accounts Only].

Part I

Configure Applications

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

  • Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Gmail to Zapier.

    Connect Gmail to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Gmail account, using Gmail credentials.

  • Connect GitHub to Zapier.

    Connect GitHub to Zapier.

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

Part II

Build an integration workflow

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

  • Set up a Trigger action for Gmail

    Set up a Trigger action for Gmail

    Choose the following trigger: New Labeled Email (Triggers when you label an email.).

  • Then set up an Action for GitHub

    Then set up an Action for GitHub

    Choose this action: Create Issue (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 Gmail and GitHub.

  • 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 GitHub issues from new emails on Gmail [Business Gmail Accounts Only]!

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.

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    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).

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    triggerbyzapier
  • Gmail

    Watch emails

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

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    triggerbyintegromat
  • Gmail

    New starred email

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

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    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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  • 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

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    actionbypipedream

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