Task management is one of the essential tasks to ensure smooth project progress, isn't it? However, don't you find it bothersome to input task information into tools for task management? If you could allocate the time spent on task registration to solving the tasks themselves, your work efficiency would significantly improve. This article explains how to automatically register messages sent on Slack as GitHub Issues without any coding. By integrating Slack and GitHub, your team's communication and task management will become much more efficient. If you're struggling with reducing the time spent on task creation, be sure to check out the efficiency methods in this article!
Recommended for
This automation is especially recommended for the following individuals!
Those who use Slack and GitHub in their work
Those who find information sharing and transcription tasks within the team cumbersome
Those who want to streamline communication within the team
Those in development teams who aim to quickly visualize and respond to bug and task reports
Those who want to centralize task management in projects involving multiple people
For those who want to try it immediately
This article introduces the integration method using the no-code tool "Yoom". No complicated settings or operations are required, and even non-engineers can easily achieve it. You can start immediately from the template below, so please give it a try!
When a message is posted on Slack, create an Issue on GitHub.
How to Create a GitHub Issue from a Message Sent in Slack
It is possible to achieve this by receiving messages posted in a designated Slack channel using Slack's API and creating an issue in GitHub using the message sent from Slack through GitHub's API. Generally, programming knowledge is required to achieve this, but with the no-code tool Yoom, it can be easily accomplished without programming knowledge.
The integration flow is broadly divided into the following processes:
Register Slack and GitHub as My Apps
Copy the template
Set up the Slack trigger that initiates the flow, followed by the GitHub operation settings
Turn on the trigger button and verify the integration between Slack and GitHub
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Step 1: Integrate Slack and GitHub as My Apps
First, register the apps you will use as My Apps. Registering them as My Apps in advance will make the flow setup smoother.
Start by registering Slack as a My App. Access the My Menu on the left side of the Yoom screen and click the new connection button on the right side of the screen.
Next, enter "Slack" in the search window and select "Slack" from the displayed options. Once the following screen is displayed, select the channel and click "Allow" to complete the process.
Next, register GitHub as a My App. Similarly, enter "GitHub" in the search window and select "GitHub" from the displayed options. Once the following screen is displayed, enter your "Email Address" and "Password" and click "Sign in".
If Slack and GitHub are displayed in My Apps, the registration is complete.
Step 2: Set the Slack Trigger "When a New Message is Posted in a Channel"
Now, let's proceed with the automation settings. Click "Try it" on the banner below to copy the flow bot.
When a message is posted on Slack, create an Issue on GitHub.
When you click, an image like the one below will appear, so press OK.
When the following screen is displayed, check the "Title" and "Description". If changes are necessary, you can click on the relevant part to make changes. First, let's set up Slack's "When a new message is posted to the channel" by clicking.
When the following screen is displayed, proceed with the next settings.
"Title" → Can be changed if necessary "Account information to integrate with Slack" → Check if the account is correct "Trigger action" → When a new message is sent to the channel
Once the setup is complete, click "Next".
When the following screen is displayed, configure the details.
"Trigger interval" → Please set it ※ The trigger can be set to intervals of 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or 60 minutes. Please note that the shortest trigger interval varies depending on the plan. "Channel ID" → Select the destination channel from the candidates and set it
Let's check the message to be sent on Slack. The items to be registered will be extracted later using AI, so the "Title" and "Content" are entered clearly. The content to be sent can be set as desired, so please customize it according to your business needs if necessary.
Actually send this to the channel you set earlier, and execute "Test" on the Yoom screen. If successful, click "Save" to complete.
Step 3: Set up the GitHub "Create Issue" action
Next, as mentioned earlier, retrieve items from the Slack message to create an Issue on GitHub. Click "Extract data from text".
This time, since we are using a template, the details are already set, but let's check how to set it up. When the following screen is displayed, click "Next".
Let's check the detailed settings. Use the "text" output for the relevant text section. By entering the output, it can vary according to the content of each flow activation! ※ For more details about the output, please see here. Click the input field, select "text" from the candidates that appear below, and click.
Let's also check the items you want to extract. This time, we set it as "Title" and "Content", but you can also set it according to the content sent on Slack.
Finally, execute "Test", and if successful, click "Save".
Let's set up GitHub. Click "Create Issue" and when the following screen is displayed, proceed with the next settings.
"Title" → Can be changed if necessary "Account information to integrate with GitHub" → Check if the account is correct "Action" → Create Issue
Once the setup is complete, click "Next".
Let's configure the API connection settings.
"Owner name" → Obtain from the URL and set it "Repository name" → Obtain from the URL and set it
"Title" → Enter the output of "Title" from extracting data from text "Comment" → Enter the output of "Content" from extracting data from text ※ "Title" and "Comment" can be combined with output to set a fixed content by direct input.
Once the setup is complete, execute "Test", and if successful, click "Save" to complete.
Step 4: Verify the automation of Slack and GitHub
Finally, click "Turn on Trigger" to complete the automation setup. Check if the flow bot starts correctly.
Thank you for completing the setup!
When a message is posted on Slack, create an Issue on GitHub.
In addition to the integrations introduced today, it is possible to achieve various automations by utilizing the APIs of Slack and GitHub.
If you find something interesting, please give it a try!
Automation Examples Integrating Slack and GitHub
You can set up notifications in Slack when an issue is created in GitHub or when a pull request is made. Additionally, it is possible to integrate notifications in Slack when a comment is made on a pull request in GitHub.
Notify on Slack when an issue is created on GitHub.
■Overview This is a business workflow that automatically notifies Slack when a comment is made on a pull request in GitHub. By integrating GitHub and Slack, the development process becomes smoother, leading to improved team productivity.
■Recommended for ・Those aiming for smooth communication within the development team ・Engineers and project managers who want to share comments made during code reviews on GitHub with the entire team without missing any ・Those who want to improve code quality ・Those who want to quickly grasp quality suggestions and improvement points for the code and respond swiftly to enhance the overall quality of the project ・Teams that use Slack regularly ・Teams that already use Slack and want to strengthen integration with GitHub and centrally manage notifications ・Those who want to streamline notification management ・Those who want to eliminate the hassle of manually checking pull request comments and improve work efficiency through automation ・Those who want easy setup even for beginners ・Those who are unfamiliar with API integration or workflow settings but are looking for a template that can be set intuitively
■Notes ・Please integrate Yoom with both GitHub and Slack. ・The "Branch" operation is a feature (operation) available in plans above the mini plan. In the case of the free plan, the operation of the flow bot set will result in an error, so please be careful. ・Paid plans such as the mini plan offer a 2-week free trial. During the free trial, you can use apps and features (operations) that are subject to restrictions. ・Triggers can be set to activate at intervals of 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or 60 minutes. ・Please note that the shortest activation interval varies depending on the plan.
■Overview The "Notify in Slack when a pull request is created in GitHub" workflow allows for smooth sharing of code quality proposals with the team and facilitates quick reviews. Managing pull requests is crucial in development projects, but scattered notifications can lead to missed information and delays. By integrating GitHub and Slack with Yoom, notifications reach the entire team promptly after a pull request is created, enabling smooth communication and efficient code reviews!
■Recommended for ・Developers who want to streamline code management on GitHub Managing notifications becomes challenging when pull requests increase. With automatic notifications to Slack, you can respond without missing anything. ・Engineers who want to share code quality proposals quickly within the team Automatic notifications are a great help in environments that demand prompt feedback for quality improvement. ・Project managers who want to reduce manual notification tasks and automate their work
■Notes ・Connect both GitHub and Slack with Yoom. ・You can set the trigger to activate at intervals of 5, 10, 15, 30, and 60 minutes. ・The shortest activation interval varies depending on the plan, so please be aware.
■Overview The "Summarize meeting content and post to Slack after Google Meet ends" flow is a business workflow that streamlines the recording and sharing of online meetings. When a meeting on Google Meet ends, Yoom automatically transcribes the meeting audio into text, generates a summary using AI, and automatically posts the content to a designated Slack channel. This allows the meeting content to be easily shared with the entire team, preventing information leaks and duplication.
■Recommended for ・Business professionals who frequently use Google Meet and find it cumbersome to share meeting content ・Managers who want to facilitate smooth information sharing within the team using Slack ・Employees who do not want to spend time creating minutes after meetings ・Companies looking to improve communication efficiency in a remote work environment ・Those who want to achieve centralized information management and enhance team productivity
■Notes ・Please integrate Yoom with both Google Meet and Slack. ・Triggers can be set to activate at intervals of 5, 10, 15, 30, or 60 minutes. ・Please note that the shortest activation interval varies depending on the plan. ・The AI operations for OCR or transcribing audio are available only in the Team Plan and Success Plan. For Free Plan and Mini Plan, the operations set in the flow bot will result in an error, so please be aware. ・Paid plans such as Team Plan and Success Plan offer a 2-week free trial. During the free trial, you can use restricted apps and AI features (operations).
■Overview This is a flow that notifies Slack when a file is uploaded to Box. With Yoom, you can easily connect apps without programming.
■Recommended for 1. Companies using Box for file management ・For those who share files with Box as a team and want to quickly know when they are uploaded ・For those who want to receive notifications every time a new file is stored and ensure smooth information sharing
2. Companies that have introduced Slack as an internal chat tool ・For those who use Slack daily and want to always check the latest file information ・For project managers who want to grasp the work status of team members in real-time
■Notes ・Please connect Yoom with both Box and Slack.
Benefits and Examples of Integrating Slack and GitHub
Improving Work Efficiency
By integrating Slack and GitHub, you can eliminate the hassle of manually transferring information and centralize task management. Especially with a system that quickly records issues and feedback occurring on Slack as GitHub Issues, you can efficiently record and track tasks while preventing any oversights. This allows employees to dedicate more time to their core responsibilities, potentially enhancing the overall productivity of the team.
Reducing Communication Errors
Automatically transferring information shared on Slack to GitHub can reduce communication discrepancies and recording errors. In projects involving multiple people, there's a risk that important information might get buried among other messages in Slack. With this integration, if necessary information is properly organized and recorded, it should create an environment where all project stakeholders can access the latest information. Additionally, by having all tasks published on GitHub, the project's progress and task statuses become transparent, potentially building trust among stakeholders. Furthermore, this system allows new members to easily understand past developments, leading to smoother onboarding.
Quick Visualization of Tasks
Automatically reflecting information posted on Slack to GitHub enables all team members to visually grasp tasks. For instance, when a new bug is reported, a notification in Slack can automatically create an Issue on GitHub, allowing developers to quickly start addressing it. This facilitates rapid prioritization and progress management of tasks, potentially leading to smoother project progression. By utilizing Issues automatically generated from Slack, it should become easier to grasp the overall picture of tasks. This allows for appropriate resource allocation based on task volume and urgency. For example, if a team leader can assess the concentration of tasks and make decisions on resource redistribution, it might help manage the project while maintaining overall balance.
Conclusion
Integrating Slack and GitHub should significantly reduce manual work. Automatically registering Issues leads to substantial efficiency improvements in team communication and task management. As a result, if project progression becomes smoother, the overall productivity of the team is likely to improve. Consider incorporating Yoom into your work and experience the efficiency firsthand!
With Yoom, you can easily build the kind of collaboration described here without programming knowledge.
After gaining experience in jewelry sales as a new graduate and going through marriage and childbirth, I have worked at a social insurance and labor consultant office for about six years. In both industries, I have handled various administrative tasks, including inventory and customer management. Particularly at the labor consultant office, my days often ended with extensive data entry and administrative processing. Upon discovering Yoom, my first thought was, "Why didn't I encounter this sooner?" I strive to deliver the convenience of Yoom to everyone by crafting clear and understandable content!
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