Overview
This workflow automates the process of monitoring a GitHub repository for new releases and notifies stakeholders via email on a daily basis. It leverages scheduled triggers and conditional logic to ensure only relevant updates are sent.
Key Features
- Daily Trigger: Initiates the workflow every day to check for new releases.
- GitHub Integration: Fetches the latest releases from a specified GitHub repository using HTTP requests.
- Conditional Filtering: Uses logic to determine if a new release has been published in the last 24 hours.
- Markdown Conversion: Converts release notes from Markdown to HTML for better email formatting.
- Automated Email Delivery: Sends formatted release notifications directly to recipients' inboxes.
Benefits
- Timely Updates: Ensures teams are promptly informed about new software releases.
- Reduced Manual Effort: Eliminates the need for manual monitoring and notification.
- Professional Communication: Delivers well-formatted, easy-to-read release notes.
Use Cases
- Keeping development or product teams updated on project progress.
- Notifying stakeholders or clients about new feature releases.
- Automating release communication for open-source or internal projects.
