How can I trigger a zap with Github's dependabot security alerts?

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There are a lot of Github triggers, but none of them seem to be picking the Security alerts that Dependabot creates. Can someone think of any way to pick these up as a trigger to initiate a zap?

GetUWired · Accepted Answer

Hi @Ibon,It doesn’t look like there is a specific Github trigger for this. You can make a feature request for this functionality at this address:https://zapier.com/app/get-helpAlternatively, you could make a custom trigger using the Github API:https://docs.github.com/en/rest/dependabot/alerts?apiVersion=2022-11-28#about-dependabot-alertsFor my workaround, you would not have to give Zapier access to all of your emails. You would just need to set up an email parser inbox here:https://zapier.com/features/parserThen you would set up a rule in your email that would automatically forward a message to this Zapier parser inbox given certain conditions.For instance, you could have a condition that the subject line needs to have “Dependabot” in it or that it comes from a specific email address. This way, Zapier is only getting those specific emails about the Dependabot.

GetUWired · Answer

Hi @Ibon,It looks like you can set up these Dependabot alerts to notify you via email.https://docs.github.com/en/code-security/dependabot/dependabot-alerts/configuring-notifications-for-dependabot-alertsYou can then potentially set up a new email trigger for your selected inbox, or set up a Zapier email parser and forward it to the parser inbox.https://zapier.com/blog/email-parser-guide/Hope this helps!

How can I trigger a zap with Github's dependabot security alerts?

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