Connect ClickUp to GitHub
Automate workflows between ClickUp and GitHub. No coding required.
The most-used recipe
ClickUp
Productivity
DeskFerry agent
Create issue when new item created
Runs on its own
GitHub
Developer Tools
Popular workflows
What you can automate between ClickUp and GitHub
These are the most popular automations teams set up between ClickUp and GitHub. Each one runs automatically once activated — no manual steps.
Create issue when new item created
Open a new issue or bug report automatically when a new task, page, or item is created.
Create item when new commit pushed
Add a new task, page, or item automatically when code is committed to the repository.
Sync ClickUp changes to GitHub
Keep GitHub updated when a task or item is marked complete.
How data flows
What syncs between ClickUp and GitHub
When an event occurs in ClickUp, the relevant data is automatically sent to GitHub. DeskFerry maps the fields between both apps so the data arrives in the right format — no manual formatting or exports required.
Data from ClickUp
- Tasks
- Pages / documents
- Database items
- Status updates
- Assignees
Data from GitHub
- Issues / PRs
- Commits
- Project items
- Labels / tags
- Assignees
Step-by-step guide
How to connect ClickUp to GitHub
Follow these steps to set up your integration. The entire process takes under 5 minutes.
What you'll need
- An active ClickUp account
- An active GitHub 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 ClickUp
Click "Add Connection" and select ClickUp from the app directory. You'll be redirected to ClickUp's authorization page. Grant DeskFerry access to your workspaces, databases, pages, and tasks. You select which workspaces the integration can read and write to.
- Step 03
Authenticate GitHub
Same process for GitHub. Click "Add Connection," select GitHub, 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: new item created in clickup or new commit pushed in github. 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 github. Map the data fields between ClickUp and GitHub so the right information lands in the right place.
- Step 06
Test and activate
Run a test to confirm data flows correctly between ClickUp and GitHub. 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 ClickUp and GitHub?
Engineering work doesn't exist in isolation. When GitHub issues and PRs sync to ClickUp, product managers and stakeholders get visibility without asking for status updates.
Tips
Tips for your ClickUp + GitHub integration
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Use cases
Who uses the ClickUp + GitHub integration?
Teams across industries connect ClickUp and GitHub to streamline their workflows.
Project managers tracking deliverables who rely on GitHub for developer tools
Engineering teams who need real-time data from ClickUp
Project management offices and engineering teams collaborating across tools
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do I connect ClickUp to GitHub?
Sign up for a free DeskFerry account, then click "Add Connection" to authenticate both ClickUp and GitHub via OAuth. Choose a workflow template — like syncing productivity events to developer tools actions — customize the field mapping, and activate. The entire setup takes under 5 minutes.
What can I automate between ClickUp and GitHub?
Popular automations include: create ClickUp tasks from GitHub issues, sync GitHub PR statuses to ClickUp items, close ClickUp tasks when GitHub issues resolve, and update ClickUp sprint boards from GitHub milestones. Labels and priority fields map automatically.
Is the ClickUp and GitHub integration free?
DeskFerry's 7-day free trial is enough to prove the workflow out. If your ClickUp-to-GitHub workflows need more volume, paid plans start at $49/month with unlimited workflows and priority execution.
Is my ClickUp data secure when connected to GitHub?
Yes. DeskFerry uses OAuth 2.0 for authentication — we never store your ClickUp or GitHub passwords. All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256). Your productivity 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 ClickUp and GitHub?
Yes. You can set up workflows that trigger from either ClickUp or GitHub. For example, create a workflow where ClickUp events update GitHub, and a separate one where GitHub changes sync back to ClickUp. Each direction is configured independently so you have full control.
Do I need technical skills to connect ClickUp and GitHub?
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 ClickUp and GitHub, you can set up the integration. Most users are running their first workflow within 10 minutes.
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