Create Google Docs for New GitHub Pull Requests for Discussion (Idea and Tutorial)

It's pretty dope when you can streamline your work process to save time and effort, right? 👌 That's where automation comes in, transforming tedious tasks into smooth processes.

If you're using Github for version control, you'll know how frequent pull requests can be. Now imagine having those automatically converted into Google Docs. Sounds like a breeze, doesn't it?

Let's stroll together through this guide where we'll automate creating Google Docs for every new pull request on Github. Less hassle, more productivity!

Essentials for Automating Google Docs Creation with Github Pull Requests

Before we embark on this journey of automation, we need to make sure we have the right gear. Here's what you're gonna need:

• A Activepieces account. This is the magic wand that ties everything together.
• A Github account. You know, where your code lives.
• Access to Google Docs. This is where your pull requests will morph into documents.

Armed with these tools, you're good to go. Let's dive right in and turn those pull requests into Google Docs!

Steps to Automate Google Docs Creation with Github Pull Requests

Step 1: Copy the Github to Google Docs template

First off, you'll need to copy this template on Activepieces. When you copy the template, you'll be prompted to log into your Activepieces account. Once that's done, you'll have the flow in your account, and we can start tweaking it to fit our needs.

Step 2: Understand the Github to Google Docs automation structure

Now that you have the template copied as a flow in your account, let's understand how this magical process works. The automation starts with a trigger - the "New Pull Request" step. As its name suggests, this trigger fires each time a new pull request is made.

When the trigger fires, our flow directs the pull request info to the next step where the magic really happens - "Create Document". This step takes the pull request's data and creates a new Google Doc. Talk about turning code into prose, huh?

Step 3: Configure your Github to Google Docs flow

With our template all set up and our understanding of the automation flow, it's time to configure it to our needs. Follow these steps:

1. Connect your Github account: Click on the "New Pull Request" step (the first step in your flow). A sidebar will open where you can add a new connection. Simply click on '+ New Connection' to connect your Github account.

2. Configure the "Create Document" step: Next, click on the "Create Document" step and again, click on '+ New Connection'. This will prompt you to connect your Google Docs account.

3. Once both accounts are connected, you're all set! Just hit 'Publish', and your automation flow will go live. From this point on, every new pull request will give birth to a new Google Doc.

And just like that, you've turned a typically mundane task into an automated process. Now lean back and let Activepieces do the heavy lifting. You've earned it!

Other Automation Ideas for Github

1. When a New Issue springs in Github, Message your mate in Team Chat service

Ever experienced that occasional "oops" moment when a new issue pops up in Github and no one notices until much later? 🙄 Well, we've got a trick up our sleeve to help you avoid those situations.

With Activepieces, you can set a trigger that when a new issue is created in Github, it automatically sends a message to the designated user(s) in your team chat service like Slack. Say goodbye to delayed responses and hello to instant notifications!

What's more, this isn't just limited to Slack, pals! You can set up the same sleek process with Discord, Telegram bot and many more. So go ahead, try it out and level up your team's communication game. 👊

2. When New Issue in Github, Send an Email in Email Sender service

Just imagine, you're neck deep in work and a new issue props up in Github. You get to know about it right away - not from Github, but from your good old email!👀 How cool is that?

With Activepieces, you can set it up such that every time a new issue crops up in Github, an email is sent automatically through SMTP, alerting you instantly. Simply select the Github trigger for 'New Issue' and connect it to the action of sending an email in your preferred Email Sender service.

And the best part? You can implement this for almost any email service like SendGrid. So why wait? Start automating and stay on top of things like a boss! 💪

3. When New Pull Request in Github, Create Task in Project Management service

Ever wished for a genie that would automatically create a new task in your project management tool every time a pull request pops up in Github? Well, consider Activepieces your magic lamp. 🧞

With Activepieces, you can set a trigger such that a new task is created in your preferred project management tool like Trello every time a new pull request comes up in Github. Just like that, you've got an automatic link between your code changes and project tasks. Talk about killing two birds with one stone! 💼

And guess what? This isn't limited to Trello, buddies! You can set up the same slick process with Asana, Monday, Clickup and many more. So go ahead, give it a whirl and watch your project management game level up. 🚀