Connect GitHub to Microsoft Teams
Automate workflows between GitHub and Microsoft Teams. No coding required.
The most-used recipe
GitHub
Developer Tools
DeskFerry agent
Send message when new commit pushed
Runs on its own
Microsoft Teams
Communication
Popular workflows
What you can automate between GitHub and Microsoft Teams
These are the most popular automations teams set up between GitHub and Microsoft Teams. Each one runs automatically once activated — no manual steps.
Send message when new commit pushed
Post a message to a channel automatically when code is committed to the repository.
Create issue when new message received
Open a new issue or bug report automatically when a new message arrives in a channel.
Sync GitHub changes to Microsoft Teams
Keep Microsoft Teams updated when a new pr is opened.
Get Microsoft Teams alerts for GitHub
Never miss important GitHub updates with instant Microsoft Teams notifications.
How data flows
What syncs between GitHub and Microsoft Teams
When an event occurs in GitHub, the relevant data is automatically sent to Microsoft Teams. DeskFerry maps the fields between both apps so the data arrives in the right format — no manual formatting or exports required.
Data from GitHub
- Issues / PRs
- Commits
- Project items
- Labels / tags
- Assignees
Data from Microsoft Teams
- Messages
- Channel posts
- Mentions
- Thread replies
- File attachments
Step-by-step guide
How to connect GitHub to Microsoft Teams
Follow these steps to set up your integration. The entire process takes under 5 minutes.
What you'll need
- An active GitHub account with repository access
- An active Microsoft Teams account with permission to install apps
- 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 GitHub
Click "Add Connection" and select GitHub from the app directory. You'll be redirected to GitHub's authorization page. Grant DeskFerry access to your repositories, issues, and project data. You control which repos and projects the integration can access.
- Step 03
Authenticate Microsoft Teams
Same process for Microsoft Teams. Click "Add Connection," select Microsoft Teams, and authorize access. Grant DeskFerry permission to read and post messages in your selected channels. You control which channels the integration can access.
- Step 04
Choose your trigger
Select what event starts the workflow. For this integration, popular triggers include: new commit pushed in github or new message received in microsoft teams. 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: send message in microsoft teams. Map the data fields between GitHub and Microsoft Teams so the right information lands in the right place.
- Step 06
Test and activate
Run a test to confirm data flows correctly between GitHub and Microsoft Teams. 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 GitHub and Microsoft Teams?
Manually moving data between GitHub and Microsoft Teams 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 GitHub + Microsoft Teams integration
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Use cases
Who uses the GitHub + Microsoft Teams integration?
Teams across industries connect GitHub and Microsoft Teams to streamline their workflows.
Engineering leads managing sprints who rely on Microsoft Teams for communication
Remote teams who need real-time data from GitHub
Engineering teams and remote teams collaborating across tools
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do I connect GitHub to Microsoft Teams?
Sign up for a free DeskFerry account, then click "Add Connection" to authenticate both GitHub and Microsoft Teams via OAuth. Choose a workflow template — like syncing developer tools events to communication actions — customize the field mapping, and activate. The entire setup takes under 5 minutes.
What can I automate between GitHub and Microsoft Teams?
You can automate a wide range of workflows: sync new GitHub events to Microsoft Teams actions, trigger Microsoft Teams updates when GitHub data changes, create Microsoft Teams records from GitHub events, and build conditional workflows with filters and field mapping. Each workflow runs 24/7 with automatic retries.
Is the GitHub and Microsoft Teams integration free?
DeskFerry's 7-day free trial is enough to prove the workflow out. If your GitHub-to-Microsoft Teams workflows need more volume, paid plans start at $49/month with unlimited workflows and priority execution.
Is my GitHub data secure when connected to Microsoft Teams?
Yes. DeskFerry uses OAuth 2.0 for authentication — we never store your GitHub or Microsoft Teams passwords. All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256). Your developer tools 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 GitHub and Microsoft Teams?
Yes. You can set up workflows that trigger from either GitHub or Microsoft Teams. For example, create a workflow where GitHub events update Microsoft Teams, and a separate one where Microsoft Teams changes sync back to GitHub. Each direction is configured independently so you have full control.
Do I need technical skills to connect GitHub and Microsoft Teams?
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 GitHub and Microsoft Teams, you can set up the integration. Most users are running their first workflow within 10 minutes.
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