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1. Workflow Overview

Automating daily notifications of the latest releases from a GitHub repository. This template is ideal for developers and project managers looking to stay up to date with software updates. How it W...

Best for

  • DevOps automation workflows
  • intermediate n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.splitout, n8n-nodes-base.markdown, n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.emailsend, n8n-nodes-base.if

Source and attribution

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

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Daily GitHub release notification by email
Workflow name
Daily GitHub release notification by email

Automating daily notifications of the latest releases from a GitHub repository. This template is ideal for developers and project managers looking to stay up-to-date with software updates.

How it Works:

  • Daily Trigger: The workflow initiates daily using the Schedule Trigger node.
  • Fetch Repository Data: The HTTP Request node retrieves the latest release details from the specified GitHub repository.
  • Check if new: The IF node check if the release was done in the last 24 hours.
  • Split Content: The Split Out node processes the JSON response to extract and structure relevant data.
  • Convert Markdown: The Markdown node converts release notes from Markdown format to HTML, making them ready to use in emails.
  • Send a notification by email

Key Features:

  • Simple to customize by modifying the GitHub URL.
  • Automatically processes and formats release notes for better readability.
  • Modular design, allowing integration with other workflows like Gmail or Slack notifications.

Setup Steps:

  • Modify Repository URL: Update the Sticky Note node with the URL of the repository you want to monitor.
  • Modify SMTP details: Update the Send Email node with your SMTP details.

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 - Fetch Github Repo Releases

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.2

Block 2 - Split Out Content

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

Block 3 - Convert Markdown to HTML

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

Block 4 - Daily Trigger

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.scheduleTrigger - scheduleTrigger
Config choices
Version 1.2

Block 5 - Sticky Note

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

Block 6 - Sticky Note1

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

Block 7 - Send Email

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.emailSend - emailSend
Config choices
Version 2.1

Block 8 - If new release in the last day

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2.2

3. Summary Table

Workflow Daily GitHub release notification by email
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 8
Categories DevOps
Author Dionysus
Published 30 Nov 2024

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/2590/2590.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 Daily GitHub release notification by email do?

Automating daily notifications of the latest releases from a GitHub repository. This template is ideal for developers and project managers looking to stay up to date with software updates. How it W...

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 DevOps use case.