Connect Datadog to Bird
Automate workflows between Datadog and Bird. No coding required.
What you can automate between Datadog and Bird
These are the most popular automations teams set up between Datadog and Bird. Each one runs automatically once activated — no manual steps.
Send message when new commit pushed
Post a message to a channel automatically when when code is committed to the repository.
Create issue when new message received
Open a new issue or bug report automatically when when a new message arrives in a channel.
Sync Datadog changes to Bird
Keep Bird updated when when a new pr is opened.
Get Bird alerts for Datadog
Never miss important Datadog updates with instant Bird notifications.
What syncs between Datadog and Bird
When an event occurs in Datadog, the relevant data is automatically sent to Bird. Arahi maps the fields between both apps so the data arrives in the right format — no manual formatting or exports required.
Data from Datadog
- Issues / PRs
- Commits
- Project items
- Labels / tags
- Assignees
Data from Bird
- Messages
- Channel posts
- Mentions
- Thread replies
- File attachments
How to connect Datadog to Bird
Follow these steps to set up your integration. The entire process takes under 5 minutes.
What you'll need
- An active Datadog account with repository access
- An active Bird account with permission to install apps
- A free Arahi AI account (sign up takes 30 seconds)
Create your Arahi AI account
Sign up at app.arahi.ai — it's free and takes 30 seconds. No credit card required. You'll land on the dashboard where you can create your first workflow.
Authenticate Datadog
Click "Add Connection" and select Datadog from the app directory. You'll be redirected to Datadog's authorization page. Grant Arahi access to your repositories, issues, and project data. You control which repos and projects the integration can access.
Authenticate Bird
Same process for Bird. Click "Add Connection," select Bird, and authorize access. Grant Arahi permission to read and post messages in your selected channels. You control which channels the integration can access.
Choose your trigger
Select what event starts the workflow. For this integration, popular triggers include: new commit pushed in datadog or new message received in bird. The trigger fires automatically whenever that event happens — no manual intervention.
Configure the action
Define what happens when the trigger fires. For example: send message in bird. Map the data fields between Datadog and Bird so the right information lands in the right place.
Test and activate
Run a test to confirm data flows correctly between Datadog and Bird. Check that the fields map as expected, then toggle the workflow on. It runs 24/7 from here — Arahi handles retries, error logging, and monitoring automatically.
Why connect Datadog and Bird?
Manually moving data between Datadog and Bird is error-prone and eats into your team's productive hours. Connecting them through Arahi eliminates that overhead — events in one app trigger actions in the other automatically.
Tips for your Datadog + Bird integration
Get more out of this integration with these best practices.
Who uses the Datadog + Bird integration?
Teams across industries connect Datadog and Bird to streamline their workflows.
Engineering leads managing sprints who rely on Bird for communication
Remote teams who need real-time data from Datadog
Engineering teams and remote teams collaborating across tools
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about connecting Datadog and Bird.
How do I connect Datadog to Bird?
Sign up for a free Arahi AI account, then click "Add Connection" to authenticate both Datadog and Bird via OAuth. Choose a workflow template — like syncing developer tools events to communication actions — customize the field mapping, and activate. The entire setup takes under 5 minutes.
What can I automate between Datadog and Bird?
You can automate a wide range of workflows: sync new Datadog events to Bird actions, trigger Bird updates when Datadog data changes, create Bird records from Datadog events, and build conditional workflows with filters and field mapping. Each workflow runs 24/7 with automatic retries.
Is the Datadog and Bird integration free?
Arahi AI includes 100 free actions per month on the Starter plan — enough for most small teams. If your Datadog-to-Bird workflows need more volume, paid plans start at $29/month with unlimited workflows and priority execution.
Is my Datadog data secure when connected to Bird?
Yes. Arahi uses OAuth 2.0 for authentication — we never store your Datadog or Bird passwords. All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256). Your developer tools data is only accessed when a workflow runs, and you can revoke access at any time from your Arahi dashboard.
Can I sync data both ways between Datadog and Bird?
Yes. You can set up workflows that trigger from either Datadog or Bird. For example, create a workflow where Datadog events update Bird, and a separate one where Bird changes sync back to Datadog. Each direction is configured independently so you have full control.
Do I need technical skills to connect Datadog and Bird?
No coding is required. Arahi's visual workflow builder lets you configure triggers, actions, and field mapping with clicks. If you can use Datadog and Bird, you can set up the integration. Most users are running their first workflow within 10 minutes.
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