"Going back and forth between GitHub and Asana every day... Is this really efficient?"
Manually entering issue progress into Asana, updating it again once a pull request is merged... Have you ever found yourself spending more time on management tasks than on your actual work? The solution to this hassle is the automatic integration of GitHub and Asana. When an issue is created, a task is added to Asana, and once a PR is merged, it is automatically marked as complete. Say goodbye to transcription errors and missed updates.
In this article, we will introduce in detail what you can do by integrating GitHub and Asana, as well as specific setup methods. It is recommended for those who want to prevent manual transcription work and information omissions while streamlining information management for the entire team.
For those who want to try it quickly
By using Yoom, you can easily integrate GitHub and Asana without any code. Yoom provides templates for integrating GitHub and Asana in advance, so you can achieve integration immediately just by signing up, even without API knowledge.
When a new issue is created on GitHub, add it as an Asana task.
By integrating the APIs of GitHub and Asana, you can automatically sync GitHub data with Asana! For example, you can perform data synchronization like the one below automatically, without human intervention.
You can experience the integration of GitHub and Asana immediately by simply clicking "Try it" on the automation example you're interested in and registering an account. Registration takes just 30 seconds, so feel free to give it a try!
Add a New GitHub Issue as an Asana Task
By utilizing this integration, you can automatically add GitHub issues as Asana tasks, reducing the hassle of manual entry and minimizing human error. This flow is recommended for those who want to streamline task management!
When a new issue is created on GitHub, add it as an Asana task.
Mark Asana tasks as complete when a GitHub Pull Request is merged
By integrating GitHub and Asana and automatically synchronizing information, you can maintain data consistency. This flow is recommended for those who want to integrate development and task management for efficient project operation!
When a GitHub Pull Request is merged, mark the Asana task as complete.
Now, let's create a flow that integrates GitHub and Asana! We'll use Yoom to proceed with the integration of GitHub and Asana without any coding. If you don't have a Yoom account yet, please create one using this registration form.
[What is Yoom]
This time, we'll create a flow bot that adds a new GitHub issue as an Asana task! The creation process is broadly divided into the following steps.
Integrate GitHub and Asana with My Apps
Copy the template
Set up the GitHub trigger and Asana action
Turn on the trigger and verify the flow operation
When a new issue is created on GitHub, add it as an Asana task.
When the following screen is displayed, click "OK".
Step 3: Setting the Trigger to Activate When a New Issue is Created on GitHub
First, click on the item "When a new issue is created" to set it up.
A screen to select the integration action and action will be displayed. This page is set by default, so click "Next" to proceed.
The trigger interval can be set to 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or 60 minutes. Depending on your plan, the shortest interval for setting the trigger may vary, so be sure to check that. It is generally recommended to use the shortest trigger interval for your plan.
Set the owner name and repository name from within the GitHub URL, referring to the annotations outside the frame.
Once you have completed the setup, switch to the GitHub screen and create a new issue for testing. (Feel free to set the content of the issue!)
After creating the issue, return to the Yoom screen and run the test. If the test is successful, click "Save". The retrieved value can be entered as a value in future settings! ※ Reference: For a detailed explanation of the retrieved value, please check here.
Step 4: Add a Task to Asana
Next, let's set up the "Add Task" item for the Asana icon!
A screen to select the integration action and action will be displayed. This page is set by default, so click "Next" to proceed.
The task name is set by default. By entering it this way, when a new issue is created on GitHub, the "Issue Title" can be automatically obtained from GitHub and quote it to the Asana task name!
For the project ID and section ID, click inside the frame and select the desired ID from the displayed options.
The task description can be set freely. For example, by setting it as shown in the screen below, you can automatically retrieve "comments" from the issue created on GitHub and transcribe them into the Asana task description field.
Feel free to set the text and retrieved values according to your needs!
Once the setup is complete, run the test and then click "Save".
Step 5: Turn ON the Trigger
Finally, the following screen will be displayed. Once you press "Turn ON Trigger", the automation setup is complete! Check to see if the flowbot is activated correctly.
If You Want to Integrate Asana with GitHub
This time, we introduced how to integrate data from GitHub to Asana, but if you want to perform data integration from Asana to GitHub, please also use the following template.
Automatically Create a GitHub Issue When a New Task is Created in Asana
Every time you add a task in Asana, you can automatically generate a corresponding issue in GitHub, improving information sharing and work efficiency between teams. This flow is recommended for those who want to prevent human errors in task registration and manage tasks efficiently!
When a new task is created in Asana, automatically create an issue in GitHub.
Automatically Close GitHub Issues When Asana Tasks Are Completed
Automatically closing GitHub issues saves you the hassle of manual updates. This flow is recommended for those who want to enhance team transparency and collaboration by seamlessly connecting information between apps!
Automatically close GitHub Issues when an Asana task is completed.
Other Automation Examples Using GitHub and Asana APIs
By leveraging the APIs of GitHub and Asana, various automations can be achieved.
Convenient Automation Examples Using GitHub
You can automatically notify Slack of GitHub issues or add them to Google Sheets. Additionally, it's possible to analyze the content with ChatGPT and add it to comments. Furthermore, you can automatically add information from Salesforce and Trello to GitHub!
Add new or updated GitHub issues to a Google Spreadsheet.
■Overview Every time a new Issue is created on GitHub, understanding its content and determining its priority is a time-consuming task. Especially when many issues occur simultaneously, you may overlook important information or fall behind in response. By using this workflow, the creation of a new Issue triggers ChatGPT to automatically analyze its content and add a comment, which speeds up understanding of the Issue and leads to a more efficient development process.
■Recommended for ・Project managers who spend a lot of time managing Issues on GitHub ・Those who want to leverage ChatGPT to streamline the initial handling of the development process ・Development teams that want to prevent missed manual checks of Issues and delays in response
■Notes ・Please connect Yoom with both GitHub and ChatGPT. ・You can select the trigger interval at 5, 10, 15, 30, or 60 minutes. ・The minimum interval varies by plan, so please be aware. ・To execute ChatGPT (OpenAI) actions, you need a paid OpenAI API plan (your account must be able to make payments when the API is used). https://openai.com/ja-JP/api/pricing/ ・Use of the ChatGPT API is provided by OpenAI as a paid service and is billed based on tokens used for API calls. Therefore, please note that an error will occur if payment cannot be made when using the API.
You can automatically register information from Google Forms, Google Calendar, and Notion into Asana. Additionally, you can notify Slack of Asana task information or add it to Airtable!
Register the information submitted through Google Forms in Asana.
■Overview This workflow automatically retrieves tasks with a due date until today in Asana and notifies Slack with a message generated by ChatGPT. This integration ensures that all team members do not miss important deadlines and can work efficiently. By utilizing Yoom's API integration and AI features, daily task management is made smoother.
■Recommended for ・Those who use Asana for project management and want to automate deadline management ・Team leaders who want to enhance communication in Slack and streamline notifications of important tasks ・Those who want to improve the quality of notifications by automatically generating message content using ChatGPT ・IT personnel aiming to automate business flows and connect various SaaS apps using Yoom ・Administrators of companies who want to smoothly manage tasks and share information across the team in a remote work environment
■Notes ・Account integration with Asana, ChatGPT, and Slack with Yoom is required. ・Using ChatGPT or OpenAI's API may incur additional costs with OpenAI. Please check OpenAI's official website for details.
■Overview The "When an event is created in Google Calendar, create a task in Asana" flow is a business workflow that seamlessly links schedule management and task management. If you manage your daily schedule in Google Calendar, manually entering that information into Asana is time-consuming. By utilizing Yoom, when a new event is added to Google Calendar, a corresponding task can be created in Asana automatically. This enables you to use both tools efficiently and maintain consistency in your operations.
■Who we recommend this template for ・Those who use Google Calendar and Asana in parallel and are spending time on manual data entry ・Project managers who want to integrate schedule and task management to improve operational efficiency ・Administrative staff who want to leverage API integrations to advance the automation of daily operations
■Notes ・Please connect Yoom with both Google Calendar and Asana. ・For the trigger, you can choose an execution interval of 5, 10, 15, 30, or 60 minutes. ・Please note that the minimum execution interval varies depending on your plan.
■Overview If you use both Notion and Asana for task management, do you find it burdensome to manually enter the same information into each tool? This workflow automatically creates a task in Asana based on that information when a new task (page) is added to a Notion database. It eliminates double entry and streamlines information synchronization between project management tools, improving operational efficiency.
■Recommended for ・Those who use both Notion and Asana and want to eliminate the burden of double task entry ・Managers who want to automate information synchronization between project management tools and boost team productivity ・Those who want to prevent manual transcription errors and missed task registrations
■Notes ・Please connect Yoom to both Notion and Asana. ・The trigger interval can be set to 5, 10, 15, 30, or 60 minutes. ・Please note that the minimum run interval varies by plan. ・Branching is a feature (operation) available on the Mini plan or higher. On the Free plan, any configured flowbot operation will result in an error, so please be aware. ・Paid plans such as the Mini plan offer a two-week free trial. During the free trial, you can use apps and features (operations) that are otherwise restricted.
How was it? By integrating GitHub and Asana, you can potentially solve issues such as "eliminating the task of transcribing issues," "reducing the hassle of updating tasks," and "smoother integration between development and management." Automation of tasks not only prevents oversights but also improves the overall efficiency of the team.
By utilizing the no-code tool Yoom, you can easily integrate GitHub and Asana without any programming knowledge! If you're interested, start by creating a free account and see how it works for yourself. Registration takes just 30 seconds! You can immediately experience automated integration.
I have previously gained experience in sales and sales administration within the human resources industry. Based on my past experience, I have realized that the challenges faced by various companies can be alleviated through "automation of operations." Through Yoom, I will continue to share information daily to help address your concerns as much as possible.
.avif)
