Connect GitLab to Heroku
Automate workflows between GitLab and Heroku. No coding required.
The most-used recipe
GitLab
Developer Tools
DeskFerry agent
Send webhook when new commit pushed
Runs on its own
Heroku
Infrastructure & Cloud
Popular workflows
What you can automate between GitLab and Heroku
These are the most popular automations teams set up between GitLab and Heroku. Each one runs automatically once activated — no manual steps.
Send webhook when new commit pushed
Make an HTTP request automatically when code is committed to the repository.
Create issue when webhook received
Open a new issue or bug report automatically when an http request is received.
Sync GitLab changes to Heroku
Keep Heroku updated when a new pr is opened.
How data flows
What syncs between GitLab and Heroku
When an event occurs in GitLab, the relevant data is automatically sent to Heroku. DeskFerry maps the fields between both apps so the data arrives in the right format — no manual formatting or exports required.
Data from GitLab
- Issues / PRs
- Commits
- Project items
- Labels / tags
- Assignees
Data from Heroku
- Events
- Logs
- Resource status
- Alerts
- Configuration data
Step-by-step guide
How to connect GitLab to Heroku
Follow these steps to set up your integration. The entire process takes under 5 minutes.
What you'll need
- An active GitLab account with repository access
- An active Heroku account with API credentials
- 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 GitLab
Click "Add Connection" and select GitLab from the app directory. You'll be redirected to GitLab'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 Heroku
Same process for Heroku. Click "Add Connection," select Heroku, and authorize access. Grant DeskFerry access to your cloud resources and services. You select which services and regions the integration can interact with.
- Step 04
Choose your trigger
Select what event starts the workflow. For this integration, popular triggers include: new commit pushed in gitlab or webhook received in heroku. 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 webhook in heroku. Map the data fields between GitLab and Heroku so the right information lands in the right place.
- Step 06
Test and activate
Run a test to confirm data flows correctly between GitLab and Heroku. 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 GitLab and Heroku?
Manually moving data between GitLab and Heroku 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 GitLab + Heroku integration
Get more out of this integration with these best practices.
Use cases
Who uses the GitLab + Heroku integration?
Teams across industries connect GitLab and Heroku to streamline their workflows.
Engineering leads managing sprints who rely on Heroku for infrastructure & cloud
Platform engineering who need real-time data from GitLab
Engineering teams and platform engineering collaborating across tools
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do I connect GitLab to Heroku?
Sign up for a free DeskFerry account, then click "Add Connection" to authenticate both GitLab and Heroku via OAuth. Choose a workflow template — like syncing developer tools events to infrastructure & cloud actions — customize the field mapping, and activate. The entire setup takes under 5 minutes.
What can I automate between GitLab and Heroku?
You can automate a wide range of workflows: sync new GitLab events to Heroku actions, trigger Heroku updates when GitLab data changes, create Heroku records from GitLab events, and build conditional workflows with filters and field mapping. Each workflow runs 24/7 with automatic retries.
Is the GitLab and Heroku integration free?
DeskFerry's 7-day free trial is enough to prove the workflow out. If your GitLab-to-Heroku workflows need more volume, paid plans start at $49/month with unlimited workflows and priority execution.
Is my GitLab data secure when connected to Heroku?
Yes. DeskFerry uses OAuth 2.0 for authentication — we never store your GitLab or Heroku 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 GitLab and Heroku?
Yes. You can set up workflows that trigger from either GitLab or Heroku. For example, create a workflow where GitLab events update Heroku, and a separate one where Heroku changes sync back to GitLab. Each direction is configured independently so you have full control.
Do I need technical skills to connect GitLab and Heroku?
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 GitLab and Heroku, you can set up the integration. Most users are running their first workflow within 10 minutes.
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