Introducing repository dispatch events
Repository dispatch events in GitHub are webhook events that allow you to trigger a workflow run on GitHub Actions from an external service. Unlike other events automatically triggered by actions within GitHub (such as push, pull request, or release events), repository dispatch events are user-defined. They must be manually sent to the repository using the GitHub API. This makes them incredibly flexible, as they can be used to integrate GitHub Actions internally and externally with systems and services.
We can liken repository dispatch events to a PUT REST request. Being able to describe a basic endpoint using an actions workflow is a pretty powerful feature.
Let’s dive into the events further in the next section.
Advantages of repository dispatch events
Repository dispatch events in GitHub are a unique and powerful feature designed to give developers great flexibility and control over their automation workflows. Let’...
