[Easy Setup] How to Automatically Sync GitLab Data with GitHub

When using both GitLab and GitHub, do you ever struggle with "the hassle of manually updating issues on both platforms" or "not knowing which one has the most up-to-date information"? Manual management is prone to errors and omissions, which can affect the progress of your project.

<span class="mark-yellow">In this article, we will introduce a method to automatically synchronize GitLab issues with GitHub issues using the no-code tool Yoom.</span> By automating data updates, you can reduce workload and improve the overall efficiency of your team.
It's easy to implement because you can connect them with simple settings, even without programming knowledge!

This article will provide a detailed explanation of specific setup procedures and usage examples, so if you want to use GitLab and GitHub more conveniently, be sure to read to the end.

For those who want to try it quickly

By using Yoom, you can easily connect GitLab and GitHub without any code. Yoom provides templates for connecting GitLab and GitHub in advance, so you can achieve integration immediately just by registering, even without API knowledge.

What You Can Do by Integrating GitLab and GitHub

By integrating the APIs of GitLab and GitHub, you can automatically synchronize GitLab data with GitHub! For example, you can automatically perform data synchronization like the following without human intervention.

Synchronize GitLab Issues with GitHub Issues

This flow is recommended for those who manage projects using both GitLab and GitHub and want to keep track of the latest status on both platforms.

Let's Create a GitLab and GitHub Integration Flow

Now, let's create a flow that integrates GitLab and GitHub!

This time, we will use Yoom to proceed with the integration of GitLab and GitHub without any coding. If you do not have a Yoom account yet, please create one using the link below.

[What is Yoom]

We will create a flow bot that synchronizes GitLab Issues with GitHub Issues!
The creation process is broadly divided into the following steps.

Integrate GitLab and GitHub with My Apps
Copy the template
Set up GitLab triggers and GitHub actions
Turn on the trigger and complete the preparation for flow operation

Step 1: Connect My App with GitLab and GitHub

‍After logging into Yoom, click on "My App" on the left side of the screen, and then click on "+ Add.

Please search for GitLab in the search box at the top right.

Enter your username or main email address and password.

Enter the authentication code if it is sent to your email address and click "Verify Email Address".

Click "Authorize Yoom" to complete the connection of My App with GitLab.

Similarly, search for GitHub.
Enter your username or email address and password, and click "Sign in" to complete the connection of My App with GitHub.

‍Step 2: Copy the Template

‍Log in to Yoom and click "Try it" on the banner below.

Click "OK" when "Template has been copied" is displayed.

‍Step 3: Setting up GitLab Trigger

Please click "When an issue is created".

The title is editable. Set the trigger action to "When an issue is created", ensure the account name is correct, and click "Next".

A screen titled "App Trigger API Connection Settings" will appear. Enter the required information.
First, select the trigger activation interval.

※ The trigger activation interval can be selected from 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or 60 minutes.
Please note that the shortest activation interval varies depending on the plan.

Next, select the project ID from the candidates.

After entering, test it, and if successful, save it. The output values obtained here can be utilized in the next step.

Step 4: Setting up GitHub Actions

‍Click "Create Issue".

The action is "Create Issue". Click "Next".

Enter the owner name, repository name, and title as described below the text box.

You can optionally enter a comment. You can also use the output obtained in Step 3 to enter it.

You can also enter an assignee. Please enter the user ID here.
After entering, test it.

If successful, save it.

Step 5: Turn on the Trigger and Complete Startup Preparation

‍Finally, click "Turn on Trigger" to complete the automation setup.
Make sure the flowbot starts correctly.

This is how to sync GitLab issues with GitHub issues!

If you want to link GitHub data to GitLab

This time, we introduced how to link data from GitLab to GitHub, but if you want to link data from GitHub to GitLab, please also use the following template.

Automatically Sync GitHub Issues to GitLab Issues

If you are managing projects using both GitHub and GitLab, this flow is recommended for those who want to understand the latest status of both platforms in the reverse order explained this time.

Other Automation Examples Using GitLab and GitHub APIs

Beyond integration with GitHub, you can automate various tasks by leveraging GitLab's API.
If you want to streamline project management or issue management, be sure to try the following automation examples!

Convenient Automation Examples Using GitLab

It is possible to notify Microsoft Teams of GitLab issues or create and update GitLab issues using data from other tools.

Convenient Automation Examples Using GitHub

It is possible to update other tools based on GitHub data or create GitHub issues based on information from other tools.

In Conclusion

By automating the integration between GitLab and GitHub, we've seen how it can reduce manual workload and make project management smoother. Even without programming knowledge, you can easily set up data integration using the no-code tool Yoom.

If you can centrally manage information without hassle, work efficiency will improve, and the productivity of the entire team will increase!

If you want to use GitLab and GitHub more conveniently, be sure to register for Yoom for free and start automating with ease.