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Sync Azure DevOps work items to GitHub issues with Google Sheets tracking

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Important notice

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

1. Workflow Overview

Who is this for? This workflow is designed for software teams, project managers, and developers who manage work across Azure DevOps and GitHub. It helps organizations that use Azure DevOps for work...

Best for

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

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.webhook, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets, n8n-nodes-base.github, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote

Source and attribution

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

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Sync Azure DevOps work items to GitHub issues with Google Sheets tracking
Workflow name
Sync Azure DevOps work items to GitHub issues with Google Sheets tracking

Who is this for?

This workflow is designed for software teams, project managers, and developers who manage work across Azure DevOps and GitHub. It helps organizations that use Azure DevOps for work item tracking but rely on GitHub for issue management and collaboration.

If you need to ensure that your DevOps Stories and Tasks are mirrored in GitHub issues while keeping a single source of truth in Google Sheets, this workflow is for you.

What problem is this workflow solving? / Use case

Managing projects across multiple platforms often leads to missed updates and poor traceability.

  • Stories created in Azure DevOps may not be tracked properly in GitHub.\
  • Tasks under Stories often lose visibility when teams split between platforms.\
  • Manual syncing between tools takes time and causes human errors.

This workflow solves that problem by automating the sync between Azure DevOps Stories and GitHub Issues, while also keeping a Google Sheets record for cross-referencing and reporting.

What this workflow does

  1. Triggers from Azure DevOps Stories -- When a Story is created or updated, the workflow is activated.\
  2. Creates a GitHub Issue -- A new issue is generated in the specified GitHub repository.\
  3. Assigns a random collaborator -- One repository collaborator is randomly assigned to the issue.\
  4. Logs mapping in Google Sheets -- The Azure DevOps Story ID, GitHub Issue number, and URL are stored for tracking.\
  5. Triggers from Azure DevOps Tasks -- When a Task linked to a Story is created, the workflow looks up its parent in Google Sheets.\
  6. Updates the GitHub Issue -- The parent GitHub Issue is updated with a clickable link to the new Task for better visibility.

Setup

Connect your accounts

  • GitHub (OAuth2 or personal token)\
  • Google Sheets (OAuth2)\
  • Azure DevOps (Webhook integration)

Configure Webhooks

  • Add the workflow's webhook URLs to Azure DevOps service hooks for Work Item Created/Updated events.

Update repository details

  • Set the GitHub repository where issues should be created.

Customize Sheets

  • Use the provided Google Sheet or link your own for issue mappings.

How to customize this workflow to your needs

  • Modify assignment logic: Instead of random collaborator assignment, edit the Code node to assign issues based on workload or labels.\
  • Change Sheet schema: Add more fields (e.g., State, IterationPath) to your Google Sheet for richer reporting.\
  • Expand task linking: Customize the way Tasks are appended to GitHub issues (e.g., group by state, show due dates).

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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 - Webhook1

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.webhook - webhook
Config choices
Version 2

Block 2 - HTTP Request1

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

Block 3 - Code2

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
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Version 2

Block 4 - HTTP Request2

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

Block 5 - Webhook2

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.webhook - webhook
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Version 2

Block 6 - Google Sheets

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
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Version 4.5

Block 7 - Google Sheets1

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
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Version 4.5

Block 8 - Create Github Issue

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

Block 9 - Filter Story Data

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
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Version 2

Block 10 - Filter Task Data

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
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Version 2

Block 11 - GitHub1

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

Block 12 - GitHub2

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

Block 13 - Sticky Note

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

Block 14 - Sticky Note1

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

Block 15 - Sticky Note2

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
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Block 16 - Sticky Note3

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

Block 17 - Sticky Note4

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

Block 18 - Sticky Note5

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

Block 19 - Sticky Note6

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

Block 20 - Sticky Note7

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
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Block 21 - Sticky Note8

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n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
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Block 22 - Sticky Note9

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n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
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Version 1

Block 23 - Sticky Note10

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

Block 24 - Sticky Note11

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

Showing the first 24 of 25 workflow blocks. Download the JSON for the full node graph.

3. Summary Table

Workflow Sync Azure DevOps work items to GitHub issues with Google Sheets tracking
Complexity advanced
Nodes 25
Categories Project Management
Author ConceptRecall
Published 16 Sept 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/8643/8643.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 Sync Azure DevOps work items to GitHub issues with Google Sheets tracking do?

Who is this for? This workflow is designed for software teams, project managers, and developers who manage work across Azure DevOps and GitHub. It helps organizations that use Azure DevOps for work...

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.