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When this happensTriggers
A trigger is an event that starts a workflow.
Triggers when a commit is made on a specified project.
Triggers when you are requested to review a merge request.
Trigger for a specified job event in a project.
Triggers when a new comment is made on an issue in the selected project.
Triggers on an open, merge, or close merge request event.
Triggers on project issue event. e.g. when an issue is opened, closed or updated.
Action is the task that follows automatically within your GitLab integrations.
Find merge request for a project.
Finds all Merge Requests that the authenticated user has access to.
Creates a new commit. Supports creating or updating a file.
Creates a new merge request.
Creates a new branch.
Adds a new note to merge request.
Automate when something happens in GitLab
Login -> Create new flow -> Select trigger -> Search GitLab -> Choose the trigger from the list
Take action in GitLab when something happens in an app or you want to add step in flow
Login -> Create new flow -> Select action -> Search GitLab -> Choose the action from the list
Trigger
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You can trigger workflows from GitLab issues, commits, and pipelines to update CRM records, create or update support tickets, sync project plans, send status updates, and feed reporting tools, all without manual data entry.
No. viaSocket is built for operators and managers. You choose triggers like “new issue created” or “pipeline failed” and then define what should happen next using a clear, step-by-step builder.
viaSocket can use AI to summarize GitLab activity—such as issues, commits, and pipeline logs—into short, non-technical updates, generate release notes, and prepare internal or customer-facing summaries based on your workflows.
Yes. viaSocket connects GitLab to common CRMs, help desks, chat tools, and BI platforms so development work automatically updates customer records, tickets, and reports in the tools your teams already use.
Yes. Smaller teams use GitLab automation to remove manual updates and save time, while larger organizations use it to standardize handoffs, improve reporting, and keep many teams aligned around one source of truth.
GitLab is a comprehensive DevOps platform that provides source code management, CI/CD pipelines, and project management tools, enabling teams to collaborate efficiently on software development projects.
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