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Supported Triggers & Actions

Everything you can automate between Microsoft Word and GitLab.

When this happensTriggers

A trigger is an event that starts a workflow.

New Document Created1

New Document Created1

Triggers when a new Microsoft Word document is created.

New Document Created

New Document Created

Triggers when new document is created.

New Commit

New Commit

Triggers when a commit is made on a specified project.

Merge Request Review Request

Merge Request Review Request

Triggers when you are requested to review a merge request.

New Job Event

New Job Event

Trigger for a specified job event in a project.

New Issue Comment

New Issue Comment

Triggers when a new comment is made on an issue in the selected project.

Do thisActions

Action is the task that follows automatically within your Microsoft Word integrations.

Create Word Document

Create Word Document

Creates a new Microsoft Word document from a template or blank.

List All Word Documents

List All Word Documents

Shows all Word documents stored in your OneDrive.

Find Project Merge Requests

Find Project Merge Requests

Find merge request for a project.

Find All Merge Requests

Find All Merge Requests

Finds all Merge Requests that the authenticated user has access to.

Create a Commit

Create a Commit

Creates a new commit. Supports creating or updating a file.

Create Merge Request

Create Merge Request

Creates a new merge request.

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Integrations Microsoft Word
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About Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word is a powerful word processing application that allows users to create, edit, and format documents with ease. It offers a wide range of features including text formatting, spell check, and the ability to insert images and tables, making it an essential tool for both personal and professional document creation.

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Integrations GitLab
GitLab + Microsoft Word

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I connect Microsoft Word and GitLab?

Sign up for a free viaSocket account, then authorize both your Microsoft Word and GitLab accounts. From there, pick a trigger in one app and an action in the other. Your first workflow can be live in under five minutes.

Does this integration work in real time?

Yes. viaSocket uses instant triggers where available, so data moves between Microsoft Word and GitLab as soon as the event happens. Scheduled polling triggers run at a maximum interval of 15 minutes.

Can I control which data gets sent from Microsoft Word to GitLab?

Yes. You can map specific fields, apply filters to skip records that do not match your conditions, and transform values before they reach GitLab. No coding required.

Can the integration run in both directions?

Yes. You can set up a workflow where Microsoft Word triggers actions in GitLab, and a separate workflow where GitLab triggers actions in Microsoft Word. Both run independently and in real time.

What happens if a step in the workflow fails?

viaSocket logs every run so you can see exactly what succeeded and what failed. Failed tasks can be retried from the dashboard without re-configuring the workflow.

Is viaSocket free to use?

Yes, there is a free plan that covers basic workflows between Microsoft Word and GitLab. Paid plans unlock higher task limits, faster polling, and advanced features like multi-step workflows and conditional logic.

Do I need to know how to code to set this up?

No. The entire Microsoft Word and GitLab integration is built through a visual, point-and-click interface. Code blocks are available if you want them, but they are never required.