Create Notion Item from GitHub Issue Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to create a Notion item from a GitHub issue using Pabbly Connect. Follow our detailed tutorial for seamless integration. Navigate the automation landscape confidently with clear, structured guidance suitable for professionals regardless of prior technical experience.

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Accessing Pabbly Connect for GitHub and Notion Integration

To start the integration process, you need to access Pabbly Connect. Open your web browser and navigate to the Pabbly website. If you do not have an account, sign up for free, which will only take a couple of minutes. If you already have an account, simply sign in to continue.

Once logged in, locate the ‘Access Now’ button under the Pabbly Connect section. Click on it to be directed to the Pabbly Connect dashboard, where you will create your workflow. This platform is essential for automating the integration between GitHub and Notion, enabling seamless data transfer.

Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

To create a new workflow in Pabbly Connect, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. A pop-up window will appear, prompting you to name your workflow. Enter a name that reflects your objective, such as ‘Create Notion Item from GitHub Issue’. Then, select the folder where you want to save this workflow.

After clicking on the ‘Create’ button, you will see two main sections: Trigger and Action. In this setup, the Trigger application will be GitHub, and the Action application will be Notion. Setting up these components correctly is crucial for the workflow to function properly.

• Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button.
• Name your workflow appropriately.
• Select the desired folder for organization.

Once you have named your workflow and selected the folder, you will be directed to the workflow setup page. Here, you will begin configuring the trigger with GitHub.

Configuring the Trigger in Pabbly Connect

In the workflow setup, you need to configure the Trigger by selecting GitHub as the application. For the Trigger event, choose ‘Issues’. This means that any new issue created in GitHub will activate the workflow. To connect GitHub with Pabbly Connect, click on the ‘Connect’ button and select ‘Add New Connection’.

After connecting, you will be prompted to authorize Pabbly to access your GitHub account. Scroll down and click on the ‘Authorize’ button to complete the connection. Once connected, you will need to specify the Owner and Repository for the issues you want to track.

• Select GitHub as the Trigger application.
• Choose ‘Issues’ as the Trigger event.
• Connect and authorize your GitHub account.

After successfully connecting, map the Owner and Repository details from your GitHub account in Pabbly Connect. This step is crucial to ensure that the workflow captures the correct issues from your GitHub repository.

Setting Up the Action in Pabbly Connect

Next, you will configure the Action step in Pabbly Connect. Select Notion as the Action application. For the Action event, choose ‘Create Database Item’. This step will allow you to create a new item in your Notion database whenever a new issue is raised in GitHub.

To connect Notion, click on the ‘Connect’ button, then select ‘Add New Connection’. You will need to allow Pabbly to access your Notion pages. Choose the pages you want to connect and authorize the access.

Select Notion as the Action application. Choose ‘Create Database Item’ as the Action event. Connect and authorize your Notion account.

After connecting, select the database where you want to add the issue details. Map the relevant fields such as Issue ID, Issue Title, and Issue Description from the GitHub response to the corresponding fields in your Notion database. This mapping ensures that the correct data is transferred automatically.

Testing the Integration in Pabbly Connect

After configuring both the Trigger and Action, it’s essential to test the integration in Pabbly Connect. To do this, create a new issue in GitHub. For instance, title your issue ‘Designing Issue’ and provide a description detailing the specific problem.

Once the issue is created, return to Pabbly Connect to check if the response has been received. You should see the details of the new issue displayed in the response section. If everything is set up correctly, you will then send this data to Notion to create a new database item.

Create a new issue in GitHub with a title and description. Check the response in Pabbly Connect to confirm data reception. Send the data to Notion to create a new item.

If the test is successful, you will see the new issue details reflected in your Notion database, confirming that the integration works seamlessly. This setup allows you to maintain a backup of all issues raised by your technical team in GitHub.

Conclusion

Using Pabbly Connect, you can easily create Notion items from GitHub issues. This integration automates the process of transferring issue details, ensuring you have a reliable backup in Notion. Follow the steps outlined in this tutorial for a smooth setup.