How to Notify Discord When an Issue is Created on GitHub

1. Hover your cursor over the banner and click "See details."
2. On the page you've navigated to, click "Try this template."
3. Register for Yoom.*If you have already registered, the login screen will appear. Please log in.

Step 2: GitHub Setup

1.Open My Projects.

Let's open "My Projects" from the menu on the left side of the screen.

2. Open the copied template.

Click on "【コピー】Notify Discord when an Issue is created in GitHub."

3. Select App Trigger.

Click "When a new Issue is created" under the GitHub icon.

The title and other settings are already configured, so let's press "Next."

4. Set the Trigger Activation Interval.

Let's configure the activation interval.You can select the trigger to activate at intervals of 5, 10, 15, 30, or 60 minutes.

Generally, a shorter interval is recommended.

Please note that the shortest activation interval varies depending on your plan.

5. Enter Required Fields.

Follow the instructions at the bottom of the box to copy and paste from the GitHub URL.

6. Run Test.

Once the setup is complete, please create a test Issue in GitHub. After that, press the test button at the bottom of the screen.

If "Test successful" is displayed, it's complete. Click "Save."

Step 4: Configure Notification to Discord

1.Link with App.

Select "Send a message" under the Discord icon. Press "Next."

2. Enter Channel ID.

First, let's set the Channel ID of the channel where you want to be notified that an Issue has been added to GitHub.

Please enter it according to the instructions at the bottom of the box.

3. Confirm Message.

Set the content of the message you want to send to Discord. Click the box.

Select the items within the red frame.

The GitHub data you just test-sent will be displayed in a list.

Click on the data you want to send to Discord to insert it.

Okay, I understand. So, after clicking the data you want to send, it will be inserted into the message box, similar to how it's shown in the image.

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If there's any other data you want to include, let's add it now.

4. Adjust Layout.

Rearrange the order and use symbols to create your preferred layout.

This will make the message sent to Discord easier to read.

5. Run Test.

Once you've configured the message, press the test button at the bottom.

If "Test successful" is displayed in blue, the setup is complete. Press "Save."

6. Turn on the Trigger.

Once the flowbot creation is complete, you will see a display like the one above.

The trigger is initially OFF, so let's turn it ON.

Flowbot Template Used:Notify Discord when an Issue is created in GitHub

Other Automation Examples Using GitHub and Discord

In addition to the integrations introduced today, it is possible to achieve various automations by utilizing the APIs of GitHub and Discord.

If there's anything that piques your interest, please give it a try!

‍‍Automation Examples Integrating GitHub and Discord

You can notify Discord when a pull request is created on GitHub, or search for issues on GitHub based on Discord posts and notify them.
Additionally, you can create issues on GitHub based on Discord posts.

Example of Automation Using GitHub

Add to Database When a New Issue is Created or Updated on GitHub

Automatically add to Google Sheets, Notion, etc., when a new issue is created or updated on GitHub.

Add a task to the task management app when an issue is created on GitHub

Automatically add tasks to Asana, Trello, etc., when an issue is created on GitHub.

Register responses submitted through the form as GitHub Issues

Automatically register responses submitted through Google Forms, etc., as GitHub Issues.

Example of Automation Using Discord

Notify Discord of Content Sent to Messaging Tools

Automatically notify Discord of content sent to email or chat tools.

Notify Discord with minutes and recording URL after the web meeting ends

Automatically notify Discord with the minutes and recording URL after a web meeting ends on Google Meet or Zoom.

Remind today's schedule and task deadlines from the calendar on Discord

Automatically remind on Discord about today's schedule from Google Calendar and tasks due today from Notion.

Benefits and Examples of Integrating GitHub with Discord

Benefit 1: Easier Issue Tracking

With this integration, whenever an issue is created on GitHub, a notification is automatically sent to Discord. This makes it easier to notice issues and speeds up the process of tackling assigned tasks. Additionally, you can easily keep track of new issues without having to check GitHub. In scenarios like system development, losing focus can lead to delays in work. Therefore, this integration, which automatically notifies you of new issues, might be beneficial for maintaining concentration on your tasks.

Benefit 2: Reducing Notification Workload

If you are using GitHub for multiple projects or in a large team, this integration could be beneficial. For instance, when a leader creates multiple tasks as issues, they would typically need to inform each responsible person individually. However, with automatic notifications sent to the team's Discord, such communication tasks become unnecessary! Those assigned to issues only need to pay attention to Discord notifications, creating a more efficient work environment for everyone.

Benefit 3: Enhanced Team Collaboration

When issues registered on GitHub are notified to the team's Discord, it becomes easier for all members to understand the project's flow. For example, if a task related to your assigned issue is notified, you can easily jump in to help once your work is done. Additionally, if all members can easily grasp current issues and progress, it could lead to stronger team collaboration.

Conclusion

Integrating GitHub with Discord can facilitate smoother team communication and potentially enhance productivity. Moreover, with automatic issue notifications, it helps create an environment conducive to focusing on core tasks. Check out Yoom to see if there are other app integrations you can implement!