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External System Assignment via Webhook to GitHub Issues

Your billing system, CRM, or internal tool identifies a GitHub issue that needs attention. Send a webhook to Notis, and it assigns the right person automatically.

Trigger

Webhook received

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

Action

Add assignees to an issue

Adds or removes assignees for a github issue; changes are silently ignored if the authenticated user lacks push access to the repository.

Why this helps

External systems can't directly notify GitHub about assignments, requiring manual sync or custom integration work.

  • Integrate any external system without custom code or integrations
  • Assignments flow from wherever they originate to GitHub seamlessly
  • Reduces context-switching and manual updates
  • Creates a unified assignment workflow across all systems

Setup

Build it in a few focused steps.

  • 1Connect GitHub to Notis.
  • 2Create an automation with the prompt: 'When I send a webhook with an issue ID and assignee name, add that person to the GitHub issue.'
  • 3Copy your webhook URL from Notis.
  • 4Test by sending a webhook request (e.g., from Postman or your external system) and verifying the GitHub issue is assigned.

Questions about this workflow

How do I send a webhook to Notis?

Notis provides a unique webhook URL when you set up this automation. POST a JSON request with the issue ID and assignee details.

What fields does the webhook need?

At minimum, the GitHub issue ID and assignee name or email. Your automation prompt defines the exact fields required.

Can I add multiple assignees in one webhook?

Yes. Tell Notis to accept an array of assignees and add them all.

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Supported Triggers and Actions

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

Asana triggers

GitHub actions

Attachment Added to Task

Triggers when an attachment is added to a task.

TriggerInstant

Accept a repository invitation

Accepts a pending repository invitation that has been issued to the authenticated user.

ActionInstant

New Comment on Task

Triggers when a comment is added to a task in a project.

TriggerInstant

List repositories starred by the authenticated user

Deprecated: lists repositories starred by the authenticated user, including star creation timestamps; use 'list repositories starred by the authenticated user' instead.

ActionInstant

New Task Created

Triggers when a new task is created in a project.

TriggerInstant

List stargazers

Deprecated: lists users who have starred a repository; use `list stargazers` instead.

ActionInstant

Task Moved to Section

Triggers when a task is moved to a section in a project.

TriggerInstant

Star a repository for the authenticated user

Deprecated: stars a repository for the authenticated user; use `star a repository for the authenticated user` instead.

ActionInstant

Tag Added to Task

Triggers when a tag is added to a task. Note: Asana's event structure is inverted for tag events — the resource is the task and the parent is the tag. So parent.gid gives the tag GID.

TriggerInstant

Add email for auth user

Adds one or more email addresses (which will be initially unverified) to the authenticated user's github account; use this to associate new emails, noting an email verified for another account will error, while an existing email for the current user is accepted.

ActionInstant

Task Updated

Triggers when a task is updated in a project.

TriggerInstant

Add app access restrictions

Replaces github app access restrictions for an existing protected branch; requires a json array of app slugs in the request body, where apps must be installed and have 'contents' write permissions.

ActionInstant

Add a repository collaborator

Adds a github user as a repository collaborator, or updates their permission if already a collaborator; `permission` applies to organization-owned repositories (personal ones default to 'push' and ignore this field), and an invitation may be created or permissions updated directly.

ActionInstant

Add a repository to an app installation

Adds a repository to a github app installation, granting the app access; requires authenticated user to have admin rights for the repository and access to the installation.

ActionInstant

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