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Capture npm download totals for new release tags

Attach a simple adoption snapshot to each release without scheduling another reporting task.

Trigger

New Repository Tag Created

Fires when a new tag is created in a GitHub repository.

Action

Get NPM Download Counts Point

Gets total npm downloads for one package over a preset period or custom date range.

Why this helps

Release notes are often written without a clear baseline for how widely the package is being used.

  • Creates useful release baselines
  • Reduces recurring reporting work

Setup

Build it in a few focused steps.

  • 1Connect GitHub and npm to Notis once.
  • 2Create an automation in the portal.
  • 3Prompt Notis to retrieve package download totals when a release tag is created.
  • 4Select new repository tag and a report channel.
  • 5Test with a tag in a test repository.

Questions about this workflow

Can it use a custom date range?

Yes, the npm download action supports preset and custom periods.

When this happens · Trigger

Fires when a new tag is created in a GitHub repository.

Do this · Action

Gets total npm downloads for one package over a preset period or custom date range.

Supported Triggers and Actions

Notis builds workflows that link GitHub to Npm. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.

GitHub triggers

Npm actions

Recurring trigger

Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.

TriggerScheduled

Delete User Token (Legacy)

Deletes a user authentication token from the npm registry.

ActionInstant

Webhook trigger

Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.

TriggerInstant

Get All Packages Download Count Point

Retrieves total npm registry downloads for a specified period.

ActionInstant

New Workflow Artifact Created

Fires when a new GitHub Actions workflow artifact is created in a repository.

TriggerPolling

Get NPM Download Counts Point

Gets total npm downloads for one package over a preset period or custom date range.

ActionInstant

Branch Changed

Fires when a branch’s commits or protection status or settings change.

TriggerPolling

Get NPM Package Download Counts Over Date Range

Retrieves daily download counts for an npm package over a date range.

ActionInstant

New Branch Created

Fires when a new branch is created in a GitHub repository.

TriggerPolling

Get All NPM Packages Download Counts by Period

Retrieves daily download counts for all npm packages over a period.

ActionInstant

Check Run Status / Conclusion Changed

Fires when a GitHub check run’s status or conclusion changes.

TriggerPolling

Get Registry Changes Feed

Fetches a batch of npm registry changes for replication, with optional sequence and limit controls.

ActionInstant

Check Suite Status / Conclusion Changed

Fires when a GitHub check suite changes status or conclusion for a reference.

TriggerPolling

Get NPM Registry Meta

Retrieves npm registry metadata to check connectivity or the authenticated username.

ActionInstant

New Code Scanning Alert Created

Fires when a new code scanning alert is created in a repository.

TriggerPolling

Get NPM Package Version Downloads (Last 7 Days)

Retrieves download counts for specific package versions over the last seven days.

ActionInstant

Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.

GitHub and Npm, or any other combination from 1,500+ integrations.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

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