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An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Medium + GitHub

Medium to Github

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Medium and GitHub

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.

Medium and GitHub can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Medium

Medium

Post recommended by you in Medium

This Trigger fires every time you recommend a post on Medium.

Then this action happens in GitHub

GitHub

Create an issue in GitHub

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

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Medium to Github.

Part I

Configure Applications

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

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Medium to IFTTT.

    Connect Medium to IFTTT.

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

  • Connect GitHub to IFTTT.

    Connect GitHub to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT 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 IFTTT.

  • Set up a Trigger action for Medium

    Set up a Trigger action for Medium

    Choose the following trigger: Post recommended by you (This Trigger fires every time you recommend a post on Medium.).

  • Then set up an Action for GitHub

    Then set up an Action for GitHub

    Choose this action: Create an issue (This Action will create a new issue for the repository 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 Medium 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 Medium to Github!

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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  • Medium

    Create story

    Creates a new story.

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  • Medium

    Create a post

    Creates a post on the authenticated user’s profile.

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  • Medium

    Create post

    Creates a new post.

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  • Medium

    Create publication post

    Creates a new post under a publication.

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  • Medium

    List publication's contributors

    Fetches contributors for a publication.

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  • Medium

    Create a post for publication

    Creates a post and associates it with a publication on Medium.

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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.