GithubTrigger Automate

Automate notifications on GithubTrigger for new stars and removals, sending real-time updates to Slack. Enhance team communication by instantly alerting when your project gains or loses stars, keeping everyone informed and engaged.

7/8/2025
4 nodes
Medium
manualmediumgithubtriggerslacklogicconditionalcommunicationnotification
Categories:
Communication & MessagingManual TriggeredTechnical Infrastructure & DevOpsMedium Workflow
Integrations:
GithubTriggerSlack

Target Audience

Target Audience


- Developers: Those managing GitHub repositories who want to keep track of star activity.
- Project Managers: Individuals overseeing projects that benefit from community engagement metrics.
- Team Leads: Leaders interested in monitoring team contributions and recognition through GitHub stars.
- Slack Users: Teams that use Slack for communication and want to receive real-time updates on GitHub activity.

Problem Solved

Problem Solved


This workflow addresses the need for real-time notifications when a GitHub repository receives a star. It allows users to stay informed about their project's popularity and community engagement without constantly checking GitHub. Additionally, it provides notifications for when stars are removed, ensuring that users are aware of changes in their project's status.

Workflow Steps

Workflow Steps


1. GitHub Trigger: The workflow starts with a trigger from GitHub when a star is added or removed from the specified repository (n8n by n8n-io).
2. IF Node: The workflow checks the action received from GitHub to determine if it was a created (star added) or deleted (star removed) event.
3. Slack Notification: If a star is added, a message is sent to the #general Slack channel, highlighting:
- The current star count of the repository.
- The username of the person who starred the project.
- A link to their profile and their avatar.
4. Slack Notification for Removal: If a star is removed, a similar message is sent, but it indicates the removal and uses a different color for emphasis.

Customization Guide

Customization Guide


- Change Repository: Modify the owner and repository parameters in the GitHub Trigger node to monitor a different repository.
- Adjust Events: Add or remove events in the GitHub Trigger node to customize which actions trigger the workflow.
- Modify Slack Messages: Customize the messages sent to Slack by editing the text, colors, and attachments in the Slack nodes to suit your team's needs.
- Change Slack Channel: Update the channel parameter in the Slack nodes to direct notifications to a different Slack channel.