Give temporary covers the repository access they need
Put coverage context, the repository, and the intended access in one request so a cover can get to the work sooner.
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
A temporary owner can be ready to help but blocked while someone tracks down and grants repository access.
- Connect coverage planning to repository access.
- Reduce delays before a cover can pick up work.
- Keep access updates tied to a specific person and repository.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Breathe HR and GitHub once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation.
- 3Tell Notis to add the named cover as a collaborator to the specified repository using the requested permission and supplied coverage context.
- 4Choose a webhook as the trigger and select where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real cover example and confirm the GitHub result.
Questions about this workflow
Does this automatically remove the cover's access later?
No. The listed action adds or updates repository collaborator access and does not remove it.
Can it set a precise permission for a personal repository?
No. Personal repositories default to push access and ignore the permission field. Organization repositories support the specified permission.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Breathe HR to GitHub. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Breathe HR 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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