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Written by Vangari Sai Sampath · Automation Specialist · Hyderabad, India  |  Reviewed June 2026

How to Connect n8n and GitHub

How to set up this integration (step-by-step)

1

Create a free Make.com account

Go to Make.com and sign up. The free plan includes 1,000 operations/month — enough for most automations.

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2

Connect n8n as the trigger

In Make.com, create a new scenario. Search for n8n and choose your trigger event (e.g. "New message", "New record", "New row").

3

Connect GitHub as the action

Add GitHub as the next module. Map the data fields from n8n to the corresponding fields in GitHub.

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Test and activate

Run a test with real data. Once it works, turn on the scenario. Make.com will run it automatically — no more manual work.

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About n8n and GitHub

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n8n

Self-Hosted Automation

n8n is the most powerful open-source workflow automation platform, combining 400+ app integrations with native AI agent support. Unlike Zapier or Make.com, n8n is self-hostable, giving you full control over your data. Its LangChain-based AI nodes let you build multi-step AI agent workflows that use local models (Ollama) or cloud APIs (Claude, Gemini, OpenAI) — making it the top choice for technical teams in 2026.

  • 400+ integrations including all major SaaS tools
  • Native AI agent nodes with LangChain support
  • Connect to Ollama, Claude, Gemini, and OpenAI
  • Self-hosted for full data privacy and control
  • Visual workflow builder with custom JavaScript/Python
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GitHub

Dev & Code

GitHub is the world's largest developer platform, used by over 100 million developers to host, review, and collaborate on code. It is the centre of the open-source ecosystem and integrates tightly with Jira, Linear, Slack, and Asana to create fully automated software development pipelines — from commit to deployment to notification.

  • Code hosting with unlimited public repositories
  • Pull requests, code reviews, and branch protection
  • GitHub Actions for CI/CD automation
  • Issues and project boards built in
  • Connects to Jira, Slack, Linear, and Make.com
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⚡ Why connect n8n + GitHub?

Connecting n8n and GitHub with Make.com eliminates the manual work of copying data between the two tools. Automate data syncing, trigger actions in GitHub when events happen in n8n, and build workflows that save your team hours every week — all without writing any code.

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n8n

Free self-hosted (open source)

Open-source automation with native AI agents — self-hosted or cloud.

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GitHub

Free for public repos

The world's largest developer platform used by 100M+ developers.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I connect n8n and GitHub?
Use Make.com to connect them without code. Sign up free, create a scenario with n8n as trigger and GitHub as action. Setup takes under 10 minutes.
Is this integration free?
Yes. Make.com's free plan includes 1,000 operations/month — enough for most small teams. No credit card required to start.
Do I need coding skills?
No. Make.com is a visual drag-and-drop builder. You connect modules by clicking, not writing code.
What can I automate between n8n and GitHub?
Connecting n8n and GitHub with Make.com eliminates the manual work of copying data between the two tools. Automate data syncing, trigger actions in GitHub when events happen in n8n, and build workflows that save your team hours every week — all without writing any code.
What is n8n used for?
n8n is the most powerful open-source workflow automation platform, combining 400+ app integrations with native AI agent support. Unlike Zapier or Make.com, n8n is self-hostable, giving you full control over your data. Its LangChain-based AI nodes let you build multi-step AI agent workflows that use local models (Ollama) or cloud APIs (Claude, Gemini, OpenAI) — making it the top choice for technical teams in 2026.
What is GitHub used for?
GitHub is the world's largest developer platform, used by over 100 million developers to host, review, and collaborate on code. It is the centre of the open-source ecosystem and integrates tightly with Jira, Linear, Slack, and Asana to create fully automated software development pipelines — from commit to deployment to notification.
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About the author — Vangari Sai Sampath · Automation & SaaS Specialist

Vangari Sai Sampath built Integration Directory to help businesses automate their SaaS workflows without writing code. Based in Hyderabad, India, he has hands-on experience with Make.com, Zapier, and 50+ tools covered in this directory, helping teams set up no-code automations that save hours every week.

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