# Weekly check of GitHub releases and create GitLab issues if missing
This automation synchronizes GitHub releases with GitLab issues, eliminating manual tracking. Ideal for teams using GitLab for task management but publishing releases on GitHub.
## Who it´s for
- DevOps engineers monitoring release-task alignment
- Developers using GitLab to track release-related tasks
- Teams automating cross-platform workflows between GitHub and GitLab
## What the automation does
- Runs weekly via cron schedule
- Fetches the latest release from a specified GitHub repository
- Retrieves existing issues from a GitLab project
- Compares the release tag against issue titles
- Creates a new GitLab issue if no matching task exists, including release details and link
## What´s included
- Ready-to-use n8n workflow
- Cron-based trigger logic
- Integrations with GitHub API and GitLab API
- Basic setup and adaptation guide
## Requirements for setup
- n8n instance with workflow editing access
- GitHub repository access with read permissions for releases
- GitLab project access with issue creation rights
- Valid API tokens or credentials for both platforms
## Benefits and outcomes
- Prevents missed release tracking tasks
- Automates repetitive monitoring work
- Ensures consistency between releases and issues
- Frees up team time for higher-value activities
- Simplifies version audit and reporting
## Important: template only
Important: you are purchasing a ready-made automation workflow template only. Rollout into your infrastructure, connecting specific accounts and services, 1:1 setup help, custom adjustments for non-standard stacks and any consulting support are provided as a separate paid service at an individual rate. To discuss custom work or 1:1 help, contact via chat
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