Setting up GitHub Webhook Integration with Discord

Step 1: Create the Webhook in Discord

You first need a unique, secret URL from Discord that GitHub can send data to.

1. Navigate to your Discord server and the specific text channel (e.g., #dev-alerts).
2. Go to Channel Settings → Integrations → Webhooks.
3. Click New Webhook.
4. Click Copy Webhook URL.

⚠️ SECURITY WARNING: Treat this URL like a password. Anyone who has it can post messages to your channel. Do not commit it directly to a public repository.

Step 2: Configure the GitHub Repository

Now, connect that Discord URL to your repo’s settings.

1. Open your GitHub repository and go to Settings → Webhooks.

2. Click the Add webhook button.

3. Configure the Webhook Fields:

   • Payload URL: Paste the Discord URL here. You must append /github to the very end.
     • Example: https://discord.com/api/webhooks/.../token/github
   • Content type: Set this to application/json (usually the default).
   • Secret: Leave this field blank.
   • Which events would you like to trigger this webhook?
     • For a simple setup, select “Just the push event.”
     • Send me everything “Pushes notification of Everything”
     • For detailed alerts, select “Let me select individual events” and check Pushes, Pull requests, and Issues.

4. Ensure the Active box is checked.

5. Click Add webhook.

Step 3: Test the Integration

1. After adding the webhook, GitHub automatically sends a test payload. Check your Discord channel for a successful confirmation message.
2. Perform a test action on your repo (e.g., starred your repository or push a commit).
3. You should see a notification appear in your Discord channel immediately..

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