Automated Daily GitHub Release Email Notification Workflow

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.