Learn how to seamlessly integrate bug tracking in Stomio with GitHub by setting up an automated process that creates a GitHub issue every time a bug is opened in Stomio. This efficient workflow ensures timely issue tracking and resolution, enhancing collaboration between development and QA teams.
If you don’t have Zapier integrated with Stomio go to our previous How-to Integrate Zapier into Stomio post.
Prerequisites
- Zapier Account: Make sure you have an active Zapier account. If you don't, sign up for free at zapier.com.
- Stomio Account: Ensure you have access to your Stomio account.
- GitHub Account: You need to have a Github account for creating issues.
Steps to create the Zap
Step 1: Create a Zap
1. Log in to Zapier:
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Go to Zapier.com.
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Log in to your account.
Start a New Zap:
- Click on the "Create" button in the upper right corner and select “New Zap”.
The Zapier Zaps home page, with the Create button highlighted
Step 2: Set up the Trigger (Stomio)
1. Choose App & Trigger Event:
- For the Trigger App, search and select "Stomio".
The Change trigger panel, searching for Stomio as the app that starts the Zap
- Choose the trigger event "New ticket created".
The trigger set to New Ticket Created in Stomio, with the Zap outline on the left
2. Connect Stomio Account:
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Connect your Stomio account to Zapier.
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Follow the prompts to authenticate and allow Zapier to access your Stomio data.
Stomio's consent screen, granting Zapier read access to projects, tickets and testers
3. Test the Trigger:
- Test the trigger to ensure it's pulling the correct data from Stomio. Select first the Organization and Project you want to apply this Zap.
Step 3: Set up the Action (GitHub)
1. Choose App & Action Event:
- For the Action App, search and select "GitHub".
The Change action panel, searching for GitHub as the app the Zap acts on
- Choose the action event "Create Issue".
The action set to Create Issue in GitHub, completing the two-step Zap
2. Connect GitHub Account:
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Connect your Github account to Zapier.
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Follow the prompts to authenticate and allow Zapier to do some actions on your behalf.
GitHub's authorization screen, listing the access Zapier is requesting
3. Set up GitHub Fields:
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Select the repo that applies
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Set a title, we recommend to use “Title” from Stomio.
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You can include a lot more information by default if you like as body, milestone, assignee and labels. This is no required.
4. Test the Action:
- Test the action to ensure it sends the email correctly.
Step 4: Turn On Your Zap
1. Review and Turn On:
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Review your Zap settings to ensure everything is configured correctly.
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Turn on your Zap.
Now, your Zap is live and will automatically send an email to your teammates whenever a user completes a project in Stomio. Make sure to customize the email content and recipient list according to your specific needs.