Generate an OTP when a GitHub workflow fails
Add a fast verification step to the moments when a build failure needs attention.
Trigger
GitHub Workflow Run State Changed
Triggers when a workflow run’s status or conclusion changes.
Action
Generate OTP
Generate a one-time password to send by SMS using a predefined template.
Why this helps
A failed production workflow may require secure confirmation before someone takes recovery action.
- Adds a deliberate verification checkpoint during incidents.
- Reduces back-and-forth when access needs confirmation.
- Connects build failures to a defined response ritual.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect GitHub and Sms alert to Notis once through the portal.
- 2Create a new automation in the portal or ask Notis to set it up.
- 3Describe in plain language that a failed GitHub workflow should generate an OTP for the designated incident mobile number using the existing template.
- 4Choose the GitHub Workflow Run State Changed trigger and select a run-report channel.
- 5Test with a controlled workflow failure.
Questions about this workflow
Does this replace incident management?
No. It adds an OTP step to an existing response process when the configured workflow run fails.
Can the recipient be specified?
Yes. Include the intended mobile number and existing Sms alert template in the instruction.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link GitHub to Sms alert. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
GitHub triggers
Sms alert actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Get SMS Alert Balance
Retrieves the current balance of SMS credits.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Change User Password
Changes the authenticated user’s account password.
New Workflow Artifact Created
Triggers when a new workflow artifact is created in a repository.
Get Group Detail
Retrieves details about a specific SMS group.
Branch Changed
Triggers when a branch receives commits or its protection settings change.
Get Group List
Lists the groups associated with your account.
New Branch Created
Triggers when a new branch is created in a repository.
Get SMS Delivery Report
Retrieves delivery reports for sent SMS messages by batch.
Check Run Status / Conclusion Changed
Triggers when a check run’s status or conclusion changes.
Get Sender ID List
Lists the sender IDs available to your account.
Check Suite Status / Conclusion Changed
Triggers when a check suite’s status or conclusion changes for a reference.
Get SMS Template List
Lists the SMS templates in your account.
New Code Scanning Alert Created
Triggers when a new code scanning alert is created in a repository.
Create New Contact
Creates a new contact.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
GitHub and Sms alert, or any other combination from 1,500+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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