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Create an issue on GitLab on every GitHub release

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Important notice

This workflow is provided as-is. Please review and test before using in production.

1. Workflow Overview

For every release on GitHub this workflow will create an issue on GitLab. 1. Copy workflow to your n8n 2. Fill in missing fields (credentials & repo names) Based on Cron node to be able to track gi...

Best for

  • Project Management automation workflows
  • intermediate n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.github, n8n-nodes-base.cron, n8n-nodes-base.merge, n8n-nodes-base.function, n8n-nodes-base.gitlab

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Manu.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Create an issue on GitLab on every GitHub release
Workflow name
Create an issue on GitLab on every GitHub release

For every release on GitHub this workflow will create an issue on GitLab.

  1. Copy workflow to your n8n
  2. Fill in missing fields (credentials & repo names)

Based on Cron node to be able to track github repos you're not a member of (as you won't be able to create a webhook). If you do own the repo, you could replace Cron & GH node with a GitHub Trigger.

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - Get latest release

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.github - github
Config choices
Version 1

Block 2 - Cron

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.cron - cron
Config choices
Version 1

Block 3 - Merge

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.merge - merge
Config choices
Version 1

Block 4 - No issue for release?

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.function - function
Config choices
Version 1

Block 5 - Create issue

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.gitlab - gitlab
Config choices
Version 1

Block 6 - List issues

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.gitlab - gitlab
Config choices
Version 1

3. Summary Table

Workflow Create an issue on GitLab on every GitHub release
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 6
Categories Project Management
Author Manu
Published 01 Dec 2021

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/1349/1349.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What does Create an issue on GitLab on every GitHub release do?

For every release on GitHub this workflow will create an issue on GitLab. 1. Copy workflow to your n8n 2. Fill in missing fields (credentials & repo names) Based on Cron node to be able to track gi...

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your Project Management use case.