Connect GitHub to Slack
Automate workflows between GitHub and Slack. No coding required.
What you can automate between GitHub and Slack
These are the most popular automations teams set up between GitHub and Slack. 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 GitHub changes to Slack
Keep Slack updated when when a new pr is opened.
Get Slack alerts for GitHub
Never miss important GitHub updates with instant Slack notifications.
What syncs between GitHub and Slack
When an event occurs in GitHub, the relevant data is automatically sent to Slack. Arahi maps the fields between both apps so the data arrives in the right format — no manual formatting or exports required.
Data from GitHub
- Issues / PRs
- Commits
- Project items
- Labels / tags
- Assignees
Data from Slack
- Messages
- Channel posts
- Mentions
- Thread replies
- File attachments
How to connect GitHub to Slack
Follow these steps to set up your integration. The entire process takes under 5 minutes.
What you'll need
- An active GitHub account with repository access
- An active Slack 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 GitHub
Click "Add Connection" and select GitHub from the app directory. You'll be redirected to GitHub's authorization page. Grant Arahi access to your repositories, issues, and project data. You control which repos and projects the integration can access.
Authenticate Slack
Same process for Slack. Click "Add Connection," select Slack, 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 github or new message received in slack. 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 slack. Map the data fields between GitHub and Slack so the right information lands in the right place.
Test and activate
Run a test to confirm data flows correctly between GitHub and Slack. 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 GitHub and Slack?
Manually moving data between GitHub and Slack 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 GitHub + Slack integration
Get more out of this integration with these best practices.
Who uses the GitHub + Slack integration?
Teams across industries connect GitHub and Slack to streamline their workflows.
Engineering leads managing sprints who rely on Slack for communication
Remote teams who need real-time data from GitHub
Engineering teams and remote teams collaborating across tools
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about connecting GitHub and Slack.
How do I connect GitHub to Slack?
Sign up for a free Arahi AI account, then click "Add Connection" to authenticate both GitHub and Slack 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 GitHub and Slack?
You can automate a wide range of workflows: sync new GitHub events to Slack actions, trigger Slack updates when GitHub data changes, create Slack records from GitHub events, and build conditional workflows with filters and field mapping. Each workflow runs 24/7 with automatic retries.
Is the GitHub and Slack integration free?
Arahi AI includes 100 free actions per month on the Starter plan — enough for most small teams. If your GitHub-to-Slack workflows need more volume, paid plans start at $29/month with unlimited workflows and priority execution.
Is my GitHub data secure when connected to Slack?
Yes. Arahi uses OAuth 2.0 for authentication — we never store your GitHub or Slack 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 GitHub and Slack?
Yes. You can set up workflows that trigger from either GitHub or Slack. For example, create a workflow where GitHub events update Slack, and a separate one where Slack changes sync back to GitHub. Each direction is configured independently so you have full control.
Do I need technical skills to connect GitHub and Slack?
No coding is required. Arahi's visual workflow builder lets you configure triggers, actions, and field mapping with clicks. If you can use GitHub and Slack, you can set up the integration. Most users are running their first workflow within 10 minutes.
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