Automating GitHub activity into Slack

Automating GitHub activity into Slack

Because many threads equal loss of information and productivity

Problem

Having multiple threads in multiple channels is very hindering to productivity

  • Information is not easily accessible
  • Source of truth is undefined
  • Team members not receiving updates

Solution

Using GitHub + Slack integration to unify the source of information

Advantage

The sum of steps is as follows

  1. Authorize Slack app to access your repo Screen Shot 2021-02-23 at 12.28.58 PM.png

  2. Install GitHub in the Slack workspace Screen Shot 2021-02-23 at 12.33.50 PM.png

  3. Include it in the channel you'd like it to notify you in by mentioning the GitHub bot e.g. /github signin


A glimpse

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Check out the docs for more details and reach out if you need help!

Cheers, 🥂