Can I filter for specific Slack channels?

Yes, you can filter Slack reactions by specific channels. Specify the channels you want to include or exclude, and DryMerge will take care of it.

Can I use different Slack reactions for different GitHub statuses?

Yes, you can specify different Slack reactions to trigger different status updates in GitHub. Just describe how you want them mapped, and DryMerge will set it up for you.

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

This automation is commonly used by software development teams to easily track and update issue statuses based on team interactions in Slack.

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GitHub + Slack

Update GitHub Issue Status Based on Slack Reactions

Keep your development workflow smooth and efficient by linking GitHub issue status updates to Slack reactions. Whenever a team member reacts to a Slack message with a specified emoji, the corresponding GitHub issue status gets updated automatically.

Slack Reaction Added

Triggers when a specific emoji reacts to a message.

Update Issue Status

Updates the issue status in GitHub corresponding to the message.

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Add Labels to GitHub Issues Based on Slack Channel Keywords

GitHub + Slack

Update Slack Status Based on GitHub Pull Requests

GitHub + Slack

How to use DryMerge

Ask for what you want.

Tell DryMerge what you want to automate using plain English. For example, "Update GitHub issue status based on Slack reactions"

Update GitHub issue status based on Slack reactions

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 GitHub + Slack.

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

Show Channels

Displays a list of channels

Show Users

Displays a list of users

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.