Connect GitHub to Notion
Automate workflows between GitHub and Notion. No coding required.
The most-used recipe
GitHub
Developer Tools
DeskFerry agent
Create item when new commit pushed
Runs on its own
Notion
Productivity
Popular workflows
What you can automate between GitHub and Notion
These are the most popular automations teams set up between GitHub and Notion. Each one runs automatically once activated — no manual steps.
Create item when new commit pushed
Add a new task, page, or item automatically when code is committed to the repository.
Create issue when new item created
Open a new issue or bug report automatically when a new task, page, or item is created.
Sync GitHub changes to Notion
Keep Notion updated when a new pr is opened.
How data flows
What syncs between GitHub and Notion
When an event occurs in GitHub, the relevant data is automatically sent to Notion. 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 Notion
- Tasks
- Pages / documents
- Database items
- Status updates
- Assignees
Step-by-step guide
How to connect GitHub to Notion
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 Notion account
- 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 Notion
Same process for Notion. Click "Add Connection," select Notion, and authorize access. Grant DeskFerry access to your workspaces, databases, pages, and tasks. You select which workspaces the integration can read and write to.
- Step 04
Choose your trigger
Select what event starts the workflow. For this integration, popular triggers include: new commit pushed in github or new item created in notion. 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 item in notion. Map the data fields between GitHub and Notion 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 Notion. 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 Notion?
Engineering work doesn't exist in isolation. When GitHub issues and PRs sync to Notion, product managers and stakeholders get visibility without asking for status updates.
Tips
Tips for your GitHub + Notion integration
Get more out of this integration with these best practices.
Use cases
Who uses the GitHub + Notion integration?
Teams across industries connect GitHub and Notion to streamline their workflows.
Engineering leads managing sprints who rely on Notion for productivity
Project management offices who need real-time data from GitHub
Engineering teams and project management offices collaborating across tools
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do I connect GitHub to Notion?
Sign up for a free DeskFerry account, then click "Add Connection" to authenticate both GitHub and Notion via OAuth. Choose a workflow template — like syncing developer tools events to productivity actions — customize the field mapping, and activate. The entire setup takes under 5 minutes.
What can I automate between GitHub and Notion?
Popular automations include: create Notion tasks from GitHub issues, sync GitHub PR statuses to Notion items, close Notion tasks when GitHub issues resolve, and update Notion sprint boards from GitHub milestones. Labels and priority fields map automatically.
Is the GitHub and Notion integration free?
DeskFerry's 7-day free trial is enough to prove the workflow out. If your GitHub-to-Notion workflows need more volume, paid plans start at $49/month with unlimited workflows and priority execution.
Is my GitHub data secure when connected to Notion?
Yes. DeskFerry uses OAuth 2.0 for authentication — we never store your GitHub or Notion 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 Notion?
Yes. You can set up workflows that trigger from either GitHub or Notion. For example, create a workflow where GitHub events update Notion, and a separate one where Notion changes sync back to GitHub. Each direction is configured independently so you have full control.
Do I need technical skills to connect GitHub and Notion?
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 Notion, you can set up the integration. Most users are running their first workflow within 10 minutes.
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