GitHub bounty issue tracker & alert system (Google Sheets + Email/WhatsApp)
# GitHub Bounty Issue Tracker & Alert System (Google Sheets + Email/WhatsApp)
## Overview
Looking for a way to **track GitHub bounty issues automatically** and get notified in real time? This **GitHub Bounty Tracker workflow** monitors repositories for issues labeled 💎 *Bounty*, logs them in Google Sheets, and sends instant alerts via Email (HTML-styled) or WhatsApp. Perfect for **developers, freelancers, and open-source contributors** who want to discover and claim paid opportunities faster.
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## What This Workflow Does
### 🔎 Automated Bounty Discovery
- Searches GitHub hourly for all open issues labeled with “💎 Bounty.”
- Filters duplicates to avoid re-tracking the same issue.
### 📢 Smart Notifications
- Sends styled HTML email alerts with GitHub-themed design.
- WhatsApp Business API integration (optional, disabled by default).
- Alerts only for bounties created within the last 5 days.
### 📊 Google Sheets Tracking
- **Sheet1**: Complete bounty list (all tracked issues).
- **Sheet2**: Recent notification log (for quick reference).
### 🔄 Status Updates
- Checks every 6 hours for issue changes (open/closed state, new comments).
- Includes bounty amount, issue details, and direct GitHub links.
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## Use Cases
- 👩💻 **Freelance developers** hunting for paid open-source work.
- 🛠 **Development teams** tracking bounty opportunities for their stack.
- 🌍 **Community managers** monitoring open-source bounty program engagement.
- 🤝 **Open-source contributors** looking for compensated tasks.
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## Requirements
- GitHub Personal Access Token (with repo access).
- Google Sheets (2 sheets required: Sheet1 = bounties, Sheet2 = notifications).
- Gmail account (OAuth2 for sending email alerts).
- WhatsApp Business API credentials (optional).
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## Configuration Notes
This workflow supports pagination for large result sets and includes filters to prevent duplicate notifications.
You can **customize the GitHub search query** in the HTTP Request node to target:
- Specific repositories
- Custom labels
- Team/organization projects
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## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
**Q: How often will I get notifications?**
A: By default, new bounties trigger alerts once an hour. Updates on existing issues (status/comments) are checked every 6 hours.
**Q: Do I need WhatsApp integration?**
A: No, it’s optional. Email alerts work out-of-the-box.
**Q: Can I filter by bounty amount?**
A: Yes, the workflow extracts bounty details and you can add filters in your Google Sheets or notification logic.
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## Why Use This GitHub Bounty Tracker?
Unlike manual searches, this workflow ensures you **never miss a paid GitHub issue**. Whether you’re a **freelancer looking for income, a team seeking funded tasks, or a contributor wanting recognition and rewards**, this system keeps you updated automatically.
