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Connect Slack and GitLab integrations

Discover how integrating GitLab with Slack can transform team dynamics. Harness real-time communication, improve efficiency, and automate notifications for better collaboration and visibility.

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Create a custom workflow

Experience efficient operations by integrating Slack and GitLab with Make. Trigger real-time GitLab actions with Slack for effective code management, deployment, and team collaboration, improving productivity without manual intervention.

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.

Slack
Trigger: Watch Direct Messages
GitLab
Action: Select an action
1. Select a trigger

  • Triggers when a new message is added to a direct message channel.

  • Triggers when a new file is added.

  • Triggers when a new interactive event has arrived.

  • Triggers when a new message is added to a multiparty direct message channel.

  • Triggers when a new message or another event is created.

  • Triggers when a new message is added to a private channel.

  • Triggers when a new message is added to a public channel.

  • Triggers when a new message is scheduled.

  • Triggers when a new user is added or an existing user has changed. Only emit the latest change since the last scenario run.

2. Select an action

  • Merges changes submitted with merge request.

  • Cancels a single build of a project.

  • Cancels a pipeline's builds.

  • Cancels a merge request when the pipeline succeeds.

  • Cherry picks a commit to a given branch.

  • Creates a file in a repository.

  • Creates a group.

  • Creates a new label for the given repository with the given name and color.

  • Creates a new merge request.

  • Creates a new note for a single merge request.

  • Creates a project milestone.

  • Creates a new pipeline for a given project.

  • Adds release notes to the existing git tag.

  • Creates a single project repository branch.

  • Creates a new note for a single snippet.

  • Creates a new tag in the repository that points to the supplied ref.

  • Manually creates a todo for the current user on an issue.

  • Manually creates a todo for the current user on a merge request.

  • Creates a build variable.

  • Creates a new project issue.

  • Creates a new note to a single project issue.

  • Deletes an existing file in a repository.

  • Deletes a project label.

  • Only for admins and project owners. Soft deletes the merge request.

  • Deletes a project milestone.

  • Deletes a single project repository branch.

  • Deletes a tag.

  • Removes a project's build variable.

  • Deletes an issue.

  • Erases a single build of a project (remove build artifacts and a build trace).

  • Performs an arbitrary authorized GraphQL query.

  • Returns a specific commit identified by the commit hash or name of a branch or tag.

  • Returns a specific deployment of a project.

  • Allows you to receive information about a file in the repository like name, size, content.

  • Retrieves a single build of a project.

  • Returns details about a label.

  • Shows information about a single merge request.

  • Returns a single note for a given merge request.

  • Returns a single project milestone.

  • Returns a single pipeline for a given project.

  • Retrieves a specific project owned by the user and identified by name, ID or namespace.

  • Returns content from a repository.

  • Returns a single project repository branch.

  • Returns a single note for a given snippet.

  • Returns a specific repository tag determined by its name.

  • Returns a single user.

  • Retrieves the details of a project's specific build variable.

  • Returns a single project issue.

  • Returns a single note for a specific project issue.

  • Returns details about an account.

  • Prevents artifacts from being deleted when expiration is set.

  • Performs an arbitrary authorized API call.

  • Marks a single pending todo given by its ID for the current user as done.

  • Triggers a manual action to start a build.

  • Adds a comment to a commit.

  • Retries failed builds in a pipeline.

  • Updates a label.

  • Updates an existing merge request. You can change the target branch, title, or even close the merge request.

  • Modifies an existing note of a merge request.

  • Updates an existing project milestone.

  • Updates the release notes of a given release.

  • Modifies an existing note of a snippet.

  • Updates a project's build variable.

  • Updates an existing project issue. This call is also used to mark an issue as closed.

  • Modifies an existing note of an issue.

Select a trigger and an action

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Triggers and actions

Integrate Slack as a trigger and GitLab as an action using Make to improve your workflows. With Slack initiating updates, you can automatically trigger GitLab actions like pushing code changes, managing pull requests, and coordinating deployment workflows. This integration ensures real-time notifications and actions, eliminating manual intervention and improving efficiency. By connecting these tools, you enhance processes and foster better team collaboration. Experience higher productivity with Slack-triggered GitLab actions through Make.

Accept a Merge Request
Merges changes submitted with merge request.
Action
Add a Reaction
Adds a reaction to a message.
Action
Add a Star
Adds a star to a channel.
Action
Archive a Channel
Archives a channel.
Action
Cancel a Job
Cancels a single build of a project.
Action
Cancel a Pipeline's Jobs
Cancels a pipeline's builds.
Action
Cancel Merge When Pipeline Succeeds
Cancels a merge request when the pipeline succeeds.
Action
Cherry Pick a Commit
Cherry picks a commit to a given branch.
Action
Create a Channel
Creates a channel.
Action
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How to set up Slack and GitLab in 5 easy steps

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Log into the platform

Start by logging into the Make platform to set up your app connections.

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Connect Slack

Add Slack to your project and select a connection type, either as a user or a bot, before naming it.

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Approve Slack permissions

Choose the Slack workspace and allow permissions to finalize the connection.

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Integrate GitLab

Add GitLab by choosing how you want to connect, either via private token or OAuth, and provide necessary details.

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Authorize GitLab access

Complete the setup by authorizing the connection to your GitLab account.

Maximize collaboration and efficiency: Integrate Slack with GitLab

Integrating Slack with GitLab automates notifications, improves visibility, and supports collaboration by instantly sharing GitLab updates with your team on Slack.

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Real-time communication

Instantly notify team members via Slack when changes occur in GitLab.

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Increased efficiency

Reduce manual notifications by automating communication between GitLab and Slack.

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Improved collaboration

Facilitate productive collaboration by keeping everyone informed with relevant GitLab updates on Slack.

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Enhanced visibility

Gain better project visibility by ensuring all GitLab activities are communicated through Slack.

Popular Slack and GitLab workflows

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

Communication

Send a Slack message on a new GitLab merge request

Every time a new GitLab merge request is created, Make will automatically send a Slack message.

Send a Slack message on a new GitLab merge request
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Communication

Send a Slack message on a new GitLab push event

Every time a new GitLab push event is created, Make will automatically send a Slack message.

Send a Slack message on a new GitLab push event
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Communication

Send a Slack message on a new GitLab issue

Every time a new GitLab issue is created, Make will automatically send a Slack message.

Send a Slack message on a new GitLab issue
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By integrating Slack and GitLab via Make, users can automate communication and project management workflows. For example, you can automatically receive real-time Slack notifications for new GitLab issues, merge requests, or successful build completions, enabling teams to stay updated and streamline their development processes.

Setting up the integration of Slack and GitLab using Make is user-friendly and doesn't require coding skills. Make provides an intuitive visual interface where you can easily create and customize workflows with simple drag-and-drop actions, making it accessible even to non-technical users.

Make allows for conditional logic in workflows, which means you can tailor specific actions based on certain conditions. For example, you could set up a workflow that only sends notifications to a Slack channel if a GitLab issue is labeled as 'urgent,' ensuring that your team focuses on high-priority tasks.

A common concern might be data security when integrating platforms. Make addresses this with robust security standards, ensuring data is encrypted during transfers between Slack, GitLab, and other integrated applications. Additionally, users have control over what data flows between their services, allowing them to maintain compliance with internal and external guidelines.