GitHub

Search issues and pull requests, comment, follow releases and run tests with Merlin.

Ask Merlin things like “what’s open with the bug label?”, “summarise the discussion on #123”, “run the tests on main” or “tell the group when a pull request is opened”.

Linking

Open Apps on Home, choose GitHub and install Merlin’s GitHub App on your account or organisation. Pick all repositories or only some; Merlin can only see the ones you pick. Change them any time with Choose repos. You can link more than one GitHub account.

What Merlin can do with GitHub

  • Search issues, pull requests and code
  • Read an issue or pull request with all its comments
  • Comment on an issue or pull request, after you confirm
  • List a repository’s latest releases
  • Download a repository’s code to read it or run its tests
  • Tell you about new issues, pull requests, releases and pushes

What Merlin can’t do with GitHub

  • See repositories you didn’t choose when installing the app
  • Push code, or open, merge or close pull requests
  • Create or close issues
  • Comment without your confirmation
  • Change repository settings or permissions

Comments

Merlin can comment on issues and pull requests. You confirm each comment before it’s posted.

Running tests

Merlin can download a repository’s code, run its tests and tell you the result.

Alerts

Merlin can tell you or your group about new issues, pull requests and releases as they happen. See Automations.