Handle approved repository access requests
When a BotPenguin conversation contains an explicitly approved access request, add the named contributor to the intended repository.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
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.
Why this helps
Approved contributor access requests can linger in chat while repository owners handle them separately in GitHub.
- Cut down on manual access-request follow-up.
- Keep a clear record of which chat request led to the action.
- Use an explicit approval signal before changing repository access.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect BotPenguin and GitHub once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation named for approved collaborator requests.
- 3Tell Notis to proceed only when the webhook includes an explicit approval, repository, and GitHub username, then add that user as a repository collaborator.
- 4Choose the webhook trigger and where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real approved request in a repository where you have the required access.
Questions about this workflow
Does this grant a particular permission level?
The action supports a permission parameter for organization-owned repositories. Personal repositories default to push access and ignore that field.
Will GitHub always add the person immediately?
GitHub may create an invitation or update permissions directly, depending on the repository and user.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link BotPenguin to GitHub. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
BotPenguin triggers
GitHub actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Accept a repository invitation
Accepts a pending repository invitation that has been issued to the authenticated user.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
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.
List stargazers
Deprecated: lists users who have starred a repository; use `list stargazers` instead.
Star a repository for the authenticated user
Deprecated: stars a repository for the authenticated user; use `star a repository for the authenticated user` instead.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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