⚙️ Daily GitHub release notification by email
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Description
Automating daily notifications of the latest releases from a GitHub repository. This template is ideal for developers and project managers looking to stay up-to-date with software updates.
How it Works:
- Daily Trigger: The workflow initiates daily using the Schedule Trigger node.
- Fetch Repository Data: The HTTP Request node retrieves the latest release details from the specified GitHub repository.
- Check if new: The IF node check if the release was done in the last 24 hours.
- Split Content: The Split Out node processes the JSON response to extract and structure relevant data.
- Convert Markdown: The Markdown node converts release notes from Markdown format to HTML, making them ready to use in emails.
- Send a notification by email
Key Features:
- Simple to customize by modifying the GitHub URL.
- Automatically processes and formats release notes for better readability.
- Modular design, allowing integration with other workflows like Gmail or Slack notifications.
Setup Steps:
- Modify Repository URL: Update the Sticky Note node with the URL of the repository you want to monitor.
- Modify SMTP details: Update the Send Email node with your SMTP details.
🔗 Nodes Used
Send Email, HTTP Request, Markdown, Schedule Trigger
📥 Import
Download workflow.json and import into n8n:
Workflow menu → Import from File