The most-used recipe
AWS
Infrastructure & Cloud
DeskFerry agent
Create issue when webhook received
Runs on its own
GitLab
Developer Tools
Popular workflows
What you can automate between AWS and GitLab
These are the most popular automations teams set up between AWS and GitLab. Each one runs automatically once activated — no manual steps.
Create issue when webhook received
Open a new issue or bug report automatically when an http request is received.
Send webhook when new commit pushed
Make an HTTP request automatically when code is committed to the repository.
Sync AWS changes to GitLab
Keep GitLab updated when a monitoring alert fires.
How data flows
What syncs between AWS and GitLab
When an event occurs in AWS, the relevant data is automatically sent to GitLab. DeskFerry maps the fields between both apps so the data arrives in the right format — no manual formatting or exports required.
Data from AWS
- Events
- Logs
- Resource status
- Alerts
- Configuration data
Data from GitLab
- Issues / PRs
- Commits
- Project items
- Labels / tags
- Assignees
Step-by-step guide
How to connect AWS to GitLab
Follow these steps to set up your integration. The entire process takes under 5 minutes.
What you'll need
- An active AWS account with API credentials
- An active GitLab account with repository access
- A free DeskFerry account (sign up takes 30 seconds)
- Step 01
Create your DeskFerry account
Sign up at deskferry.app — it takes 30 seconds and starts a 7-day free trial. You'll land on the dashboard where you can create your first workflow.
- Step 02
Authenticate AWS
Click "Add Connection" and select AWS from the app directory. You'll be redirected to AWS's authorization page. Grant DeskFerry access to your cloud resources and services. You select which services and regions the integration can interact with.
- Step 03
Authenticate GitLab
Same process for GitLab. Click "Add Connection," select GitLab, and authorize access. Grant DeskFerry access to your repositories, issues, and project data. You control which repos and projects the integration can access.
- Step 04
Choose your trigger
Select what event starts the workflow. For this integration, popular triggers include: webhook received in aws or new commit pushed in gitlab. The trigger fires automatically whenever that event happens — no manual intervention.
- Step 05
Configure the action
Define what happens when the trigger fires. For example: create issue in gitlab. Map the data fields between AWS and GitLab so the right information lands in the right place.
- Step 06
Test and activate
Run a test to confirm data flows correctly between AWS and GitLab. Check that the fields map as expected, then toggle the workflow on. It runs 24/7 from here — DeskFerry handles retries, error logging, and monitoring automatically.
Benefits
Why connect AWS and GitLab?
Manually moving data between AWS and GitLab is error-prone and eats into your team's productive hours. Connecting them through DeskFerry eliminates that overhead — events in one app trigger actions in the other automatically.
Tips
Tips for your AWS + GitLab integration
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Use cases
Who uses the AWS + GitLab integration?
Teams across industries connect AWS and GitLab to streamline their workflows.
SREs monitoring uptime who rely on GitLab for developer tools
Engineering teams who need real-time data from AWS
Platform engineering and engineering teams collaborating across tools
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do I connect AWS to GitLab?
Sign up for a free DeskFerry account, then click "Add Connection" to authenticate both AWS and GitLab via OAuth. Choose a workflow template — like syncing infrastructure & cloud events to developer tools actions — customize the field mapping, and activate. The entire setup takes under 5 minutes.
What can I automate between AWS and GitLab?
You can automate a wide range of workflows: sync new AWS events to GitLab actions, trigger GitLab updates when AWS data changes, create GitLab records from AWS events, and build conditional workflows with filters and field mapping. Each workflow runs 24/7 with automatic retries.
Is the AWS and GitLab integration free?
DeskFerry's 7-day free trial is enough to prove the workflow out. If your AWS-to-GitLab workflows need more volume, paid plans start at $49/month with unlimited workflows and priority execution.
Is my AWS data secure when connected to GitLab?
Yes. DeskFerry uses OAuth 2.0 for authentication — we never store your AWS or GitLab passwords. All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256). Your infrastructure & cloud data is only accessed when a workflow runs, and you can revoke access at any time from your DeskFerry dashboard.
Can I sync data both ways between AWS and GitLab?
Yes. You can set up workflows that trigger from either AWS or GitLab. For example, create a workflow where AWS events update GitLab, and a separate one where GitLab changes sync back to AWS. Each direction is configured independently so you have full control.
Do I need technical skills to connect AWS and GitLab?
No coding is required. DeskFerry's builder is prompt-based: you describe the trigger and what should happen in plain English, and the agent handles the field mapping. If you can use AWS and GitLab, you can set up the integration. Most users are running their first workflow within 10 minutes.
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