Get notified automatically whenever something happens in GitLab

Automatically kicks off a workflow the moment something changes in your GitLab project, like a new commit.

How the work actually flows

A straight line.

Pattern: Sequence (1) ยท Transient Trigger (23)

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Build size
Starter

A small build with a couple of connected tools.

Business functions
Image & Media ProcessingDevOps & IT Operations
Connects
GitLab

The problem it solves

Keeping track of what's happening in your team's codebase, like new merge requests or issues, usually means someone has to remember to check GitLab. Important changes can slip by unnoticed until they cause a problem.

Who it fits

A development team or technical lead who wants to react immediately to activity in a GitLab project.

How it works

  1. An event happens in your GitLab project, like a push, merge request, or issue update
  2. GitLab sends that event to the automation the moment it occurs
  3. The automation can trigger any follow-up action you set, like a notification or a status update
What you get

Instant heads-up the moment your project changes

You find out the instant something happens in your GitLab project so your team can react right away.

What you get

An instant trigger you can connect to alerts, notifications, or other follow-up actions.

What you need

A GitLab account.

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