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Automate assigning GitHub issues

This comprehensive workflow automation helps you streamline Automate assigning GitHub issues processes. By using this blueprint, you can eliminate manual data entry and ensure seamless integration between your favorite platforms.

#Automate
#assigning
#GitHub
#issues

Automation Logic

n8n JSON Blueprint

This workflow is pre-configured and ready for deployment. Simply import the JSON template into your n8n instance and configure your credentials.

This is an exclusive blueprint. Copy the JSON below to use it.

QUICK DEPLOY

  • 1
    Download the .json file
  • 2
    Open n8n & click "Import"
  • 3
    Configure your API keys

PRO TIP

Always test your workflow in a development environment before pushing to production.

JSON BLUEPRINT

n8n-workflow.json
{
  "id": 122,
  "name": "Automate assigning GitHub issues",
  "nodes": [
    {
      "name": "Switch",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.switch",
      "position": [
        720,
        360
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "rules": {
          "rules": [
            {
              "value2": "opened"
            },
            {
              "output": 1,
              "value2": "created"
            }
          ]
        },
        "value1": "={{$json[\"body\"][\"action\"]}}",
        "dataType": "string"
      },
      "typeVersion": 1
    },
    {
      "name": "IF no assignee?",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.if",
      "position": [
        1120,
        220
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "conditions": {
          "number": [
            {
              "value1": "={{$json[\"body\"][\"issue\"][\"assignees\"].length}}",
              "operation": "equal"
            }
          ],
          "string": [
            {
              "value1": "={{$json[\"body\"][\"issue\"][\"body\"]}}",
              "value2": "/[a,A]ssign[\\w*\\s*]*me/gm",
              "operation": "regex"
            }
          ]
        }
      },
      "typeVersion": 1
    },
    {
      "name": "NoOp",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.noOp",
      "position": [
        1320,
        320
      ],
      "parameters": {},
      "typeVersion": 1
    },
    {
      "name": "IF wants to work?",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.if",
      "position": [
        920,
        560
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "conditions": {
          "number": [],
          "string": [
            {
              "value1": "={{$json[\"body\"][\"comment\"][\"body\"]}}",
              "value2": "/[a,A]ssign[\\w*\\s*]*me/gm",
              "operation": "regex"
            }
          ]
        }
      },
      "typeVersion": 1
    },
    {
      "name": "IF not assigned?",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.if",
      "position": [
        1120,
        520
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "conditions": {
          "number": [
            {
              "value1": "={{$json[\"body\"][\"issue\"][\"assignees\"].length}}",
              "operation": "equal"
            }
          ],
          "string": []
        }
      },
      "typeVersion": 1
    },
    {
      "name": "Assign Issue Creator",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.github",
      "position": [
        1320,
        120
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "owner": "={{$node[\"Switch\"].json[\"body\"][\"repository\"][\"owner\"][\"login\"]}}",
        "operation": "edit",
        "editFields": {
          "labels": [
            {
              "label": "assigned"
            }
          ],
          "assignees": [
            {
              "assignee": "={{$json.body.issue[\"user\"][\"login\"]}}"
            }
          ]
        },
        "repository": "={{$node[\"Switch\"].json[\"body\"][\"repository\"][\"name\"]}}",
        "issueNumber": "={{ $json[\"body\"][\"issue\"][\"number\"] }}",
        "authentication": "oAuth2"
      },
      "credentials": {
        "githubOAuth2Api": {
          "id": null,
          "name": "GitHub@Harshil"
        }
      },
      "typeVersion": 1
    },
    {
      "name": "Add Comment",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.github",
      "position": [
        1420,
        660
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "body": "=Hey @{{$json[\"body\"][\"comment\"][\"user\"][\"login\"]}},\n\nThis issue is already assigned to {{$json[\"body\"][\"issue\"][\"assignee\"][\"login\"]}} 🙂",
        "owner": "={{$json[\"body\"][\"repository\"][\"owner\"][\"login\"]}}",
        "operation": "createComment",
        "repository": "={{$json[\"body\"][\"repository\"][\"name\"]}}",
        "issueNumber": "={{$json[\"body\"][\"issue\"][\"number\"]}}",
        "authentication": "oAuth2"
      },
      "credentials": {
        "githubOAuth2Api": {
          "id": null,
          "name": "GitHub@Harshil"
        }
      },
      "typeVersion": 1
    },
    {
      "name": "NoOp1",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.noOp",
      "position": [
        1120,
        720
      ],
      "parameters": {},
      "typeVersion": 1
    },
    {
      "name": "Assign Commenter",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.github",
      "position": [
        1420,
        460
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "owner": "={{$json[\"body\"][\"repository\"][\"owner\"][\"login\"]}}",
        "operation": "edit",
        "editFields": {
          "labels": [
            {
              "label": "assigned"
            }
          ],
          "assignees": [
            {
              "assignee": "={{$json[\"body\"][\"comment\"][\"user\"][\"login\"]}}"
            }
          ]
        },
        "repository": "={{$json[\"body\"][\"repository\"][\"name\"]}}",
        "issueNumber": "={{$json[\"body\"][\"issue\"][\"number\"]}}",
        "authentication": "oAuth2"
      },
      "credentials": {
        "githubOAuth2Api": {
          "id": null,
          "name": "GitHub@Harshil"
        }
      },
      "typeVersion": 1
    },
    {
      "name": "Github Trigger1",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.githubTrigger",
      "position": [
        520,
        360
      ],
      "webhookId": "52c5fe44-23ef-4903-b6ae-731edd36127e",
      "parameters": {
        "owner": "harshil1712",
        "events": [
          "issue_comment",
          "issues"
        ],
        "repository": "build-discord-bot",
        "authentication": "oAuth2"
      },
      "credentials": {
        "githubOAuth2Api": {
          "id": null,
          "name": "GitHub Personal Credentials"
        }
      },
      "typeVersion": 1
    }
  ],
  "active": false,
  "settings": {},
  "connections": {
    "Switch": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "IF no assignee?",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ],
        [
          {
            "node": "IF wants to work?",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    },
    "Github Trigger1": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "Switch",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    },
    "IF no assignee?": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "Assign Issue Creator",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ],
        [
          {
            "node": "NoOp",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    },
    "IF not assigned?": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "Assign Commenter",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ],
        [
          {
            "node": "Add Comment",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    },
    "IF wants to work?": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "IF not assigned?",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ],
        [
          {
            "node": "NoOp1",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    }
  }
}

To use this, copy the JSON above and paste it directly onto your n8n canvas.

IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE

Required Nodes

  • Automate Node
  • assigning Node
  • GitHub Node
  • issues Node
  • Cron / Webhook Trigger

Core Benefits

  • 100% Automated Execution
  • Reduces Manual Data Entry
  • Infinite Scalability

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