Connect GitLab to Heroku
Automate workflows between GitLab and Heroku. No coding required.
What you can automate between GitLab and Heroku
These are the most popular automations teams set up between GitLab and Heroku. Each one runs automatically once activated — no manual steps.
Send webhook when new commit pushed
Make an HTTP request automatically when when code is committed to the repository.
Create issue when webhook received
Open a new issue or bug report automatically when when an http request is received.
Sync GitLab changes to Heroku
Keep Heroku updated when when a new pr is opened.
What syncs between GitLab and Heroku
When an event occurs in GitLab, the relevant data is automatically sent to Heroku. Arahi maps the fields between both apps so the data arrives in the right format — no manual formatting or exports required.
Data from GitLab
- Issues / PRs
- Commits
- Project items
- Labels / tags
- Assignees
Data from Heroku
- Events
- Logs
- Resource status
- Alerts
- Configuration data
How to connect GitLab to Heroku
Follow these steps to set up your integration. The entire process takes under 5 minutes.
What you'll need
- An active GitLab account with repository access
- An active Heroku account with API credentials
- 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 GitLab
Click "Add Connection" and select GitLab from the app directory. You'll be redirected to GitLab's authorization page. Grant Arahi access to your repositories, issues, and project data. You control which repos and projects the integration can access.
Authenticate Heroku
Same process for Heroku. Click "Add Connection," select Heroku, and authorize access. Grant Arahi access to your cloud resources and services. You select which services and regions the integration can interact with.
Choose your trigger
Select what event starts the workflow. For this integration, popular triggers include: new commit pushed in gitlab or webhook received in heroku. The trigger fires automatically whenever that event happens — no manual intervention.
Configure the action
Define what happens when the trigger fires. For example: send webhook in heroku. Map the data fields between GitLab and Heroku so the right information lands in the right place.
Test and activate
Run a test to confirm data flows correctly between GitLab and Heroku. 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 GitLab and Heroku?
Manually moving data between GitLab and Heroku 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 GitLab + Heroku integration
Get more out of this integration with these best practices.
Who uses the GitLab + Heroku integration?
Teams across industries connect GitLab and Heroku to streamline their workflows.
Engineering leads managing sprints who rely on Heroku for infrastructure & cloud
Platform engineering who need real-time data from GitLab
Engineering teams and platform engineering collaborating across tools
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about connecting GitLab and Heroku.
How do I connect GitLab to Heroku?
Sign up for a free Arahi AI account, then click "Add Connection" to authenticate both GitLab and Heroku via OAuth. Choose a workflow template — like syncing developer tools events to infrastructure & cloud actions — customize the field mapping, and activate. The entire setup takes under 5 minutes.
What can I automate between GitLab and Heroku?
You can automate a wide range of workflows: sync new GitLab events to Heroku actions, trigger Heroku updates when GitLab data changes, create Heroku records from GitLab events, and build conditional workflows with filters and field mapping. Each workflow runs 24/7 with automatic retries.
Is the GitLab and Heroku integration free?
Arahi AI includes 100 free actions per month on the Starter plan — enough for most small teams. If your GitLab-to-Heroku workflows need more volume, paid plans start at $29/month with unlimited workflows and priority execution.
Is my GitLab data secure when connected to Heroku?
Yes. Arahi uses OAuth 2.0 for authentication — we never store your GitLab or Heroku 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 GitLab and Heroku?
Yes. You can set up workflows that trigger from either GitLab or Heroku. For example, create a workflow where GitLab events update Heroku, and a separate one where Heroku changes sync back to GitLab. Each direction is configured independently so you have full control.
Do I need technical skills to connect GitLab and Heroku?
No coding is required. Arahi's visual workflow builder lets you configure triggers, actions, and field mapping with clicks. If you can use GitLab and Heroku, you can set up the integration. Most users are running their first workflow within 10 minutes.
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