How can I adjust the time period for an issue being considered inactive?

DryMerge allows you to customize the criteria for inactivity. You can specify the time period that best suits your workflow, and DryMerge will notify the Slack channel accordingly.

Can this notification go to a private Slack channel?

Yes, you can configure the automation to send notifications to a private channel in Slack. Just indicate the specific channel you want the messages to be sent to.

Who benefits most from this automation?

This automation is highly useful for project managers and development teams who need to ensure that all GitHub issues are resolved in a timely manner.

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GitHub + Slack

Send Slack Alerts for Inactive GitHub Issues

Don't let work items slip away unnoticed. This automation sends a Slack message to alert your team when there’s a GitHub issue that's been inactive for too long. Ensuring you address pending tasks promptly keeps your project moving forward.

Inactive Issue Detected

Triggers when an issue remains inactive for specified time.

Alert Inactive Issues

Sends a Slack alert for inactive issues.

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How to use DryMerge

Ask for what you want.

Tell DryMerge what you want to automate using plain English. For example, "Send Slack alerts for inactive GitHub issues"

Send Slack alerts for inactive GitHub issues

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.

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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

Our Capabilities

See what DryMerge can do with Slack + GitHub.

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

New GitHub Issue

Triggers when a new GitHub issue is created

New GitHub Pull Request

Triggers when a new GitHub pull request is created

New GitHub Star

Triggers when a new GitHub star is received

New Comment

Triggers when a new comment is added to a GitHub repository

New GitHub Release

Triggers when a new release is created in a GitHub repository

Show Channels

Displays a list of channels

App details

GitHub

GitHub is a web-based platform for version control and collaboration. Automate development processes and trigger actions based on repository events.

Slack

Slack is a collaboration hub that brings team communication together in one place. Streamline communication and trigger actions based on messages and events.