Automatically Send Slack Channel Messages for New GitHub Comments Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automatically send Slack channel messages whenever a new comment is added in GitHub using Pabbly Connect. Follow our step-by-step tutorial for seamless integration.

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Setting Up Pabbly Connect for GitHub and Slack Integration

In this section, we will discuss how to set up Pabbly Connect to automatically send messages to a Slack channel whenever a new comment is added in GitHub. First, access your Pabbly Connect account and click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button.

Next, name your workflow appropriately, such as ‘GitHub to Slack Integration.’ This will help you identify the workflow later. After naming, click on the ‘Create’ button to start the integration process.

Connecting GitHub with Pabbly Connect

To initiate the connection, select GitHub as your trigger application in Pabbly Connect. You will need to choose the trigger event, which is ‘New Comment.’ This event will trigger whenever a new comment is made in your specified GitHub repository.

Once selected, click on the ‘Connect’ button. You will be prompted to authenticate your GitHub account. Follow the on-screen instructions to allow Pabbly Connect access to your GitHub account.

• Select the GitHub repository you want to monitor.
• Test the connection to ensure everything is set up correctly.

After successfully connecting your GitHub account, you can proceed to the next step of setting up Slack integration.

Integrating Slack with Pabbly Connect

Now that GitHub is connected, it’s time to set up Slack in Pabbly Connect. Choose Slack as your action application. The action event to select is ‘Send Channel Message.’ This will allow you to send messages to your desired Slack channel whenever a new comment is detected.

Click on the ‘Connect’ button to authenticate your Slack account. You will need to provide necessary permissions for Pabbly Connect to post messages in your Slack workspace. After authenticating, select the channel where you want the messages to be sent.

• Choose the message format and customize it according to your preference.
• Include relevant information from the GitHub comment in the Slack message.

After setting up the Slack integration, you can test it to ensure the messages are being sent correctly.

Testing the Integration with Pabbly Connect

With both GitHub and Slack set up in Pabbly Connect, it’s essential to test the integration. Click on the ‘Test’ button to simulate a new comment in GitHub. This will allow you to see if the message is correctly sent to Slack.

If everything is configured correctly, you should receive a message in your specified Slack channel indicating a new comment has been made. This step is crucial to ensure that your integration is working as intended.

In case the message does not appear, double-check your setup in Pabbly Connect and make sure all connections are authenticated properly. Adjust any settings if necessary and retest.

Finalizing Your Pabbly Connect Workflow

After successfully testing the integration, it’s time to finalize your workflow in Pabbly Connect. Click on the ‘Save’ button to ensure all your settings are stored. This will make your integration active and ready to run.

Now, every time a new comment is added in GitHub, Pabbly Connect will automatically send a message to your chosen Slack channel. This automation saves time and ensures that your team stays updated on important comments.

To enhance your workflow, consider adding additional actions or filters within Pabbly Connect to further customize how messages are sent based on specific criteria.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we demonstrated how to use Pabbly Connect to automatically send Slack channel messages whenever a new comment is added in GitHub. This integration helps streamline communication and keeps your team informed effortlessly.