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Connect GitHub and Notion integrations

Discover robust integration between GitHub and Notion to automate task management, centralize information, and boost team productivity. Improve your workflow efficiency and teamwork by synchronizing GitHub issues with Notion's versatile workspace.

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Create a custom workflow

Connect GitHub and Notion with Make for real-time project updates, reducing errors and enabling collaboration by syncing your documentation with every commit.

Create a custom workflow

Every automation starts with a trigger and an action. Select one from each app to generate a workflow tailored to your needs.

GitHub
Trigger: Watch Branches
Notion
Action: Select an action
1. Select a trigger

  • Triggers when a new branch is created.

  • Triggers when a new comment on a commit is created.

  • Triggers when a new commit is created.

  • Triggers when a new fork is created.

  • Triggers when a gist is created or updated.

  • Triggers when an issue is created or updated.

  • Triggers when an item is created or updated.

  • Triggers when a new label is created.

  • Triggers when a milestone is created or updated.

  • Triggers when a new organization is created.

  • Triggers when a pull request is created or updated.

  • Triggers when a new release is created.

  • Triggers when a new repository is created.

2. Select an action

  • Appends a new data source item content.

  • Appends a new page content.

  • Adds a new data source to database or page.

  • Creates a new item in a data source.

  • Creates a new database with default data source.

  • Creates a new database as a subpage in a specified page.

  • Creates a new item in a database.

  • Creates a new page in a specified page.

  • Sets a page content/block, as archived.

  • Gets a specified data source.

  • Gets a specified data source (or legacy database) item.

  • Gets a specified database.

  • Gets a specified database.

  • Gets a specified page.

  • Get a specified page content/block.

  • Performs an arbitrary authorized API call.

  • Updates a data source.

  • Updates an existing data source (or legacy database) item.

  • Updates an existing database.

  • Updates an existing database.

  • Updates an existing page.

  • Updates an existing page content/block.

Select a trigger and an action

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Triggers and actions

Integrate GitHub as a trigger and Notion as an action with Make for effective automation. Automatically update Notion pages based on GitHub commits, enabling real-time project updates. This integration saves time, reduces errors, and supports collaboration by syncing documentation with development activities. Get started with Make to connect these powerful applications and refine your workflows.

Add Assignees
Adds assignees to an issue or pull request.
Action
Add Labels
Adds labels to an issue or pull request.
Action
Append a Data Source Item Content
Appends a new data source item content.
Action
Append a Page Content
Appends a new page content.
Action
Create a Comment
Creates a new comment.
Action
Create a Data Source
Adds a new data source to database or page.
Action
Create a Data Source Item
Creates a new item in a data source.
Action
Create a Database
Creates a new database with default data source.
Action
Create a Database (Legacy)
Creates a new database as a subpage in a specified page.
Action
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How to set up GitHub and Notion in 5 easy steps

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Connect GitHub using OAuth

Authorize GitHub on your Make account to establish a connection using the OAuth option.

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Link GitHub with a personal token

Generate a GitHub personal access token and use it in Make to connect your GitHub account.

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Set up an internal Notion connection

Create an integration in Notion and utilize the provided token to connect it to Make.

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Establish a Notion public connection

Select the Notion Public option in Make and follow the steps to authorize access.

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Step 5

Store tokens securely

Make sure to keep any generated tokens safe for future use during the setup process.

Maximize productivity: integrate GitHub and Notion for a connected workflow

Integrate GitHub and Notion to automate task management, centralize information, foster team collaboration, and improve workflow efficiency by syncing issues directly, saving time and boosting productivity.

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Automate task management

Automatically create Notion database items for new GitHub issues to streamline project management.

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Centralized information

Keep all your GitHub issues organized in Notion, providing a single source of truth for project details.

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Facilitate collaboration

Enable better team collaboration by integrating GitHub issues directly into Notion's collaborative workspace.

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Increase productivity

Reduce manual data entry by automatically syncing GitHub issues with Notion, saving valuable time.

Popular GitHub and Notion workflows

Connect GitHub and Notion with Make. Automate manual tasks, sync real-time data, and build more efficient workflows.

Business Operations & ERPs

Create Notion database items for new GitHub issues

Every time a new issue is posted on a GitHub repository, Make will automatically create a new item in your Notion database.

Create Notion database items for new GitHub issues
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Integrating GitHub and Notion via Make allows users to streamline their development and documentation processes. Users can automatically sync pull requests, issues, and code updates from GitHub with project documentation or task management boards in Notion, ensuring all team members stay informed and have access to the most recent information.

Make provides a user-friendly interface that allows users to easily establish workflows and automate processes between GitHub and Notion without requiring extensive coding knowledge. It offers ready-to-use templates and customization options to tailor the integration to specific needs, making the integration strong and efficient.

One unique capability is the automatic generation of detailed Notion pages that pull data from GitHub repositories. This ensures that all project documentation is up to date with the latest development activities, such as code changes, merged branches, and issue tracking, enabling better project management and collaboration.

One potential challenge is ensuring that the correct permissions and access levels are set up within GitHub and Notion to allow Make to interact efficiently between the two platforms. However, Make provides comprehensive guides and support to help users troubleshoot and set up these integrations, minimizing potential issues.