Start contributor agreements from new pull requests
A new pull request can start the paperwork before the task gets buried in review.
Trigger
New Pull Request Created
Triggers when a new pull request is created in GitHub, matching the optional configured filters. Emits an event for each newly created pull request. Supports filtering by repository, owner/organisation, author, assignee, label, state, base branch, head branch, and draft status.
Action
Create Envelope From Template
Creates and sends an envelope using a template. allows multiple recipients with different roles and routing orders.
Why this helps
Founders notice missing contributor agreements late, after technical work has already started.
- Catches agreement needs at the moment work begins
- Creates consistent envelopes from a template
- Reduces legal follow-up memory load
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect GitHub and Docusign to Notis once through the portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal or ask Notis to send the appropriate Docusign template for qualifying new pull requests.
- 3Describe the desired agreement and recipient outcome in one plain-language instruction.
- 4Select the new pull request trigger and choose a channel for run reports.
- 5Test it with one real pull request.
Questions about this workflow
Can this work for every pull request?
Yes, if the instruction tells Notis which pull requests should create an agreement.
Does it require a new template?
No. The Docusign action creates an envelope from an existing template.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link GitHub to Docusign. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
GitHub triggers
Docusign actions
New Workflow Artifact Created
Triggers when a new workflow artifact is created in a GitHub repository. Monitors for newly created GitHub Actions workflow artifacts. Optionally filters by artifact name to restrict monitoring to specific artifacts.
Add contacts to contacts list
Adds multiple contacts to a user's contacts list in docusign. this endpoint allows for bulk addition of contacts with detailed information, including cloud provider details, phone numbers, email addresses, and notary-specific information. it's particularly useful for populating a user's address book efficiently or synchronizing contacts from external sources. the endpoint supports various contact types, including regular contacts, shared contacts, and signing groups. use this when you need to add or update multiple contacts simultaneously in a docusign account. note that while it can handle a variety of contact information, it does not provide functionality for removing or deactivating contacts.
Branch Changed
Triggers when a GitHub branch changes. Monitors a specific branch for: - New commits pushed (head commit SHA changes) - Protection status toggled (branch becomes protected or unprotected) - Protection settings changed, including: required status checks and their enforcement level, admin enforcement, required pull request reviews (dismiss stale reviews, code owner reviews, approving review count, last push approval), required linear history, force push allowance, deletion allowance, conversation resolution, branch locking, and fork syncing.
Addemailoverridestoenvelope
Adds or modifies email override settings for a specific docusign envelope, allowing customization of the reply-to email address and name, as well as bcc email addresses for archiving purposes. this endpoint should be used when you need to change email settings for an individual envelope, overriding the account-level configurations. it's particularly useful for setting up specialized archiving or customizing the reply-to information for specific envelopes. note that these changes only affect email communications that occur after the addition is made, and the bcc feature is limited to users with appropriate permissions. for security reasons, additional signer authentication is recommended when using the bcc for email archive feature.
New Branch Created
Triggers when a new branch is created in a GitHub repository. Detects newly created branches. Deleted branches do not fire events.
Add envelope attachments
Adds one or more envelope attachments to a draft or in-process envelope in docusign. this endpoint allows developers to include additional files with an envelope that are not converted to pdf and are only accessible through the api. it's useful for attaching supporting documents or metadata files that should not be part of the main signing process. the endpoint supports up to 12 attachments per envelope, with a maximum file size of 50 mb each. note that these attachments are not visible in the docusign web application and are intended for programmatic use only.
Check Run Status / Conclusion Changed
Triggers when a specific GitHub check run changes its status or conclusion. Monitors a single check run for changes to: status (queued, in_progress, completed, etc.), conclusion (success, failure, neutral, cancelled, skipped, timed_out, action_required), started_at, and completed_at.
Add existing brand to group
This endpoint adds one or more existing brands to a specified group in docusign. it allows users to associate multiple brands with a group, enabling customized branding for different groups within an account. the endpoint should be used when there's a need to update the brands associated with a particular group, such as when reorganizing branding strategies or expanding brand options for specific user groups. it's important to note that this endpoint only adds existing brands to a group and does not create new brands or modify brand details.
Check Suite Status / Conclusion Changed
Triggers when a GitHub check suite changes its status or conclusion for a given ref. Monitors all check suites associated with a git reference (branch, tag, or commit SHA) for changes to status (queued, in_progress, completed, etc.) and conclusion (success, failure, neutral, cancelled, skipped, timed_out, action_required, startup_failure, stale). Optionally filters by GitHub App ID.
Addfiletoworkspace
This endpoint adds a file to a specific folder within a docusign workspace. it allows users to upload and organize files in their docusign account, enabling better document management and collaboration. the method should be used when integrating file upload functionality with docusign workspaces, such as when adding new documents to a project or sharing files with team members. it's important to note that this endpoint only handles the file addition process and does not provide functions for file modification or deletion.
New Code Scanning Alert Created
Triggers when a new code scanning alert is created in a repository. Fires an event for each newly created code scanning alert detected in the configured repository. Alerts can be filtered by Git reference, scanning tool, state, and severity. The payload includes the alert number, rule details, tool information, state, severity, and the location of the most recent instance.
Add members to signing group
This endpoint adds one or more new members to a specified signing group within a docusign account. signing groups allow multiple users to act as potential signers for a document, where any member of the group can sign on behalf of the group. this tool should be used when you need to expand or update the membership of an existing signing group. the endpoint allows you to add up to 50 members to a signing group, which is the maximum limit. when adding members, you must provide their email addresses and usernames. it's important to note that docusign recommends separating signer recipients and non-signer recipients (such as carbon copy recipients) into different signing groups to maintain clarity in the signing process.
New Repository Collaborator Added
Triggers when a new collaborator is added to a GitHub repository. Monitors the full list of collaborators on a repository and fires an event for each newly added collaborator. The payload includes the collaborator's GitHub username, account ID, profile URL, avatar URL, permission flags (pull, triage, push, maintain, admin), and assigned role name.
Add new users to a specified account
This endpoint adds new users to a specified docusign account, allowing bulk creation of up to 500 users in a single call. it's ideal for quickly setting up multiple users with customized permissions and settings. the endpoint requires at least a username and email for each user, but supports additional configuration options. it returns detailed information about created users, including ids and status.
Commit Event
Triggered when a new commit is pushed to a repository.
Addorupdateaccountstamps
This endpoint allows you to add or update one or more account stamps in a docusign account. it provides a comprehensive way to manage signature and stamp settings, including image properties, user associations, and stamp-specific details. use this endpoint when you need to create new stamps or modify existing ones for an account. it's particularly useful for bulk operations on multiple stamps. note that this endpoint doesn't handle the actual process of signing documents, but rather manages the stamps available for use in the signing process.
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