How can I filter for only significant forks?

DryMerge allows you to filter notification triggers based on criteria like number of stars or forks of the repository. Define what 'significant' means for your team, and DryMerge will handle the rest.

Can I also use this with Slack instead of Gmail?

Yes, you can use this with Slack instead of Gmail. Describe the necessary changes, and DryMerge will adjust the automation to fit Slack.

Which people use this automation? What do they use it for?

This automation is popular among development teams working on open-source projects. It helps them stay informed about the popularity and impact of their repositories.

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GitHub + Gmail

Email Team When GitHub Repositories Are Forked

Stay updated on the expansion of your projects by receiving email notifications whenever your GitHub repositories are forked. This automation ensures that your team is instantly informed, fostering better communication and collaboration on open-source projects.

When this happens...

Repository Forked

Triggers when a GitHub repository is forked.

automatically do this!

Email Team

Sends an email to the team about the fork.

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How DryMerge works

DryMerge lets you automate work between apps with plain English. Here's how it works.

Email team when GitHub repositories are forked

Ask for what you want.

Tell DryMerge what you want to automate using plain English. For example, "Email team when GitHub repositories are forked"

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DryMerge figures out the details.

Based on your description, DryMerge identifies the apps involved, determines the appropriate triggers and actions, and creates the automation for you.

Your workflow is ready to go!

Once DryMerge has created your automation, it will run automatically whenever the trigger event occurs, saving you time and effort.

Frequently Asked Questions

Supported triggers and actions

DryMerge creates workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. Triggers are events that start automations, and actions are operations that DryMerge performs.

Create Issue

Creates a new issue in a GitHub repository

Comment on Issue

Comments on an existing issue in a GitHub repository

Create Pull Request

Creates a new pull request in a GitHub repository

Update Issue

Updates an existing issue in a GitHub repository

List GitHub Owners and Repositories

Lists all owners (users and organizations) and their repositories that the authenticated user can access

New GitHub Commit

Triggers when a new GitHub commit is made