This article provides a complete, practical walkthrough of the Code Schedule Create Scheduled n8n agent. It connects HTTP Request, Webhook across approximately 1 node(s). Expect a Intermediate setup in 15-45 minutes. One‑time purchase: €29.

What This Agent Does

This agent orchestrates a reliable automation between HTTP Request, Webhook, handling triggers, data enrichment, and delivery with guardrails for errors and rate limits.

It streamlines multi‑step processes that would otherwise require manual exports, spreadsheet cleanup, and repeated API requests. By centralizing logic in n8n, it reduces context switching, lowers error rates, and ensures consistent results across teams.

Typical outcomes include faster lead handoffs, automated notifications, accurate data synchronization, and better visibility via execution logs and optional Slack/Email alerts.

How It Works

The workflow uses standard n8n building blocks like Webhook or Schedule triggers, HTTP Request for API calls, and control nodes (IF, Merge, Set) to validate inputs, branch on conditions, and format outputs. Retries and timeouts improve resilience, while credentials keep secrets safe.

Third‑Party Integrations

• HTTP Request
• Webhook

Import and Use in n8n

1. Open n8n and create a new workflow or collection.
2. Choose Import from File or Paste JSON.
3. Paste the JSON below, then click Import.
4. Show n8n JSON

   Title:  
   Automated GitHub Release Monitoring and Slack Notifications with n8n
   
   Meta Description:  
   Learn how to automate GitHub release monitoring using n8n. This workflow checks for new releases daily and sends instant notifications to Slack when updates are published.
   
   Keywords:  
   n8n GitHub integration, workflow automation, GitHub new release notification, Slack alerts, n8n Slack automation, GitHub API, DevOps automation, CI/CD notifications, open-source automation, daily GitHub release check
   
   Third-Party APIs Used:
   
   - GitHub REST API (GET /repos/:owner/:repo/releases/latest)
   - Slack API (for sending chat messages via n8n Slack integration)
   
   Article:
   
   In today’s fast-paced development environment, staying informed about the latest software releases is essential—whether you're monitoring libraries you depend on or tracking open source projects your team contributes to. Fortunately, the open-source automation platform n8n makes it easy to streamline this process. In this article, we'll explore a powerful n8n workflow that checks for new GitHub releases daily and posts a Slack message when a new version is detected.
   
   Overview of the Workflow
   
   The goal of this workflow is simple: to get a daily summary of the latest releases from selected GitHub repositories, and alert a Slack channel if a new release was published within the last 24 hours.
   
   Here’s how it’s structured:
   
   1. It runs once daily, thanks to a schedule trigger.
   2. It queries a list of GitHub repos.
   3. It fetches the latest release data for each repo.
   4. It checks if the release is new (i.e., published within the last day).
   5. If a new release is found, it sends a summary to a chosen Slack channel.
   
   Let’s break down the workflow components and how they work together.
   
   Daily Trigger: The Heartbeat
   
   The workflow begins with a Schedule Trigger node labeled “Daily Trigger.” This node is configured to run once every day. You can easily adjust the scheduling rule to fit your monitoring cadence.
   
   Flexible Repo Configuration
   
   Next is the “RepoConfig” node, a simple JavaScript function that returns an array of GitHub repositories to monitor. Right now, it includes repositories like:
   
   - n8n-io/n8n
   - home-assistant/core
   
   You can add or remove repositories by editing this code, following the format:
   {
     "github-org": "organization_name",
     "github-repo": "repository_name"
   }
   
   Fetching GitHub Releases
   
   The “Fetch GitHub Repo Releases” node uses the GitHub REST API to retrieve the most recent release data for each repository. Specifically, it calls:
   
   GET https://api.github.com/repos/:owner/:repo/releases/latest
   
   Thanks to n8n’s templating system, the node dynamically inserts the repo and org names from the previous step, ensuring it can scale across multiple projects.
   
   Checking for Fresh Releases
   
   Once release data is retrieved, the workflow passes it to a conditional “If” node named “Whether Release is New.” This step evaluates whether the release was published in the last 24 hours using ISO 8601 timestamps.
   
   Here’s the logic:
   If release.published_at is after DateTime.utc().minus(1, 'days'), it is considered new.
   
   This ensures that only the latest releases within the last day will trigger notifications, preventing duplicate messages and noise.
   
   Slack Notification: Instant Alerts for Your Team
   
   If a new release is found, the workflow proceeds to the “Send Message” node, which uses the integrated Slack API to deliver a formatted message. The message includes:
   
   - The repository name
   - The release version/title
   - A brief preview of the release notes (truncated to 500 characters)
   - A link to the release on GitHub
   
   Thanks to the Slack node’s built-in markdown support, the message is easy to read and format-friendly. By default, messages are pushed to the Slack channel #dk-test, but you can easily change this to a different channel by updating the channel ID in the node's settings.
   
   Customization Notes
   
   The n8n workflow includes sticky notes for collaborator-friendly guidance, calling out where to make changes for repository tracking and Slack customization. This makes the workflow easier to maintain and adapt over time.
   
   Potential Enhancements
   
   While this workflow is already quite powerful, there’s room for expansion:
   
   - Add email support alongside Slack
   - Log releases to a Google Sheet or database
   - Filter out pre-releases
   - Customize release parsing to support changelog formatting
   
   Why n8n is Ideal for GitHub Automation
   
   n8n’s node-based, low-code environment makes it ideal for automating developer workflows. This GitHub release notifier is just one example. Because it supports hundreds of integrations—including version control, messaging platforms, cloud storage, and databases—n8n empowers developers to automate everything from CI/CD notifications to release asset syncing.
   
   Conclusion
   
   Monitoring GitHub releases no longer needs to be a manual process. With n8n, you can create an elegant, easily customizable workflow to stay ahead of changes across your favorite open-source projects or internal repositories. Automate your alerts, and keep your whole team in the loop—without breaking a sweat.
   
   Whether it’s saving time or streamlining your DevOps pipeline, this small automation can have a big impact.
   
   Get started with n8n and keep your releases in check, automatically.
   
   Ready to try this yourself? Copy the workflow structure and customize it based on your team’s needs. Happy automating!

5. Set credentials for each API node (keys, OAuth) in Credentials.
6. Run a test via Execute Workflow. Inspect Run Data, then adjust parameters.
7. Enable the workflow to run on schedule, webhook, or triggers as configured.

Tips: keep secrets in credentials, add retries and timeouts on HTTP nodes, implement error notifications, and paginate large API fetches.

Validation: use IF/Code nodes to sanitize inputs and guard against empty payloads.

Why Automate This with AI Agents

AI‑assisted automations offload repetitive, error‑prone tasks to a predictable workflow. Instead of manual copy‑paste and ad‑hoc scripts, your team gets a governed pipeline with versioned state, auditability, and observable runs.

n8n’s node graph makes data flow transparent while AI‑powered enrichment (classification, extraction, summarization) boosts throughput and consistency. Teams reclaim time, reduce operational costs, and standardize best practices without sacrificing flexibility.

Compared to one‑off integrations, an AI agent is easier to extend: swap APIs, add filters, or bolt on notifications without rewriting everything. You get reliability, control, and a faster path from idea to production.

Best Practices

• Credentials: restrict scopes and rotate tokens regularly.
• Resilience: configure retries, timeouts, and backoff for API nodes.
• Data Quality: validate inputs; normalize fields early to reduce downstream branching.
• Performance: batch records and paginate for large datasets.
• Observability: add failure alerts (Email/Slack) and persistent logs for auditing.
• Security: avoid sensitive data in logs; use environment variables and n8n credentials.

FAQs

Can I swap integrations later? Yes. Replace or add nodes and re‑map fields without rebuilding the whole flow.

How do I monitor failures? Use Execution logs and add notifications on the Error Trigger path.

Does it scale? Use queues, batching, and sub‑workflows to split responsibilities and control load.

Is my data safe? Keep secrets in Credentials, restrict token scopes, and review access logs.