STEP 1
Connect CircleCI and GitHub
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CircleCI and GitHub Integration
Connect CircleCI and GitHub to automate developer tools workflows. Trigger events from one app, run actions in the other and use AI to make smart decisions. Integrate apps in 3 simple steps - no code required.
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Learn about CircleCI and GitHub
Detailed info you need to know about CircleCI and GitHub integrations in WEXTL. Explore which modules apps support and how you connect them.
How to connect CircleCI to GitHub
Set up your CircleCI and GitHub integration in 3 simple steps [2] — no coding required. Up to 10 minutes setup.
STEP 2
Build a workflow
Paste selected CircleCI and GitHub nodes onto the canvas [4], or describe what you want and WEXTL wires the flow together with AI Builder.
STEP 3
Map your data
Choose which fields need to sync between CircleCI and GitHub. Use filters or leverage a JS custom code step in between — everything is on the canvas.
How does the integration between CircleCI and GitHub work in WEXTL?
WEXTL exposes actions and triggers for CircleCI and GitHub that help you connect apps and automate repetitive tasks [1]. A trigger is an event that happens, an action — a step that performs when the event has occurred.
CircleCI triggersGitHub actions
CircleCI modules
- Watch Workflow & Job EventsTriggers when a workflow or job completes in CircleCI.
- Add Environment VariableCreates environment variable.
- Cancel Job by IDCancels job by id.
- Cancel Job by NumberCancels job by number.
- Cancel WorkflowCancels workflow.
- Continue PipelineContinues pipeline.
- Create Checkout KeyCreates checkout key.
- Create ContextCreates context.
- Create EnvvarCreates envvar.
- Create GroupCreates group.
- Create OrganizationCreates organization.
- Create OTLP ExporterCreates otlp exporter.
- Create Pipeline DefinitionCreates pipeline definition.
- Create Policy BundleCreates policy bundle.
- Create Project in OrgCreates project in org.
- Create RestrictionCreates restriction.
- Create ScheduleCreates schedule.
- Create TriggerCreates trigger.
- Create URL Orb Allow-list EntryCreates url orb allow-list entry.
- Create Usage ExportCreates usage export.
- Create WebhookManually creates an outbound webhook subscription in CircleCI. For the platform's own trigger lifecycle (auto-managed attach/detach), use the Watch Workflow & Job Events trigger instead — using both for the same URL double-subscribes it.
- Delete Checkout KeyDeletes checkout key.
- Delete ContextDeletes context.
- Delete Environment VariableDeletes environment variable.
- Delete EnvvarDeletes envvar.
- Delete GroupDeletes group.
- Delete Org OIDC ClaimsDeletes org oidc claims.
- Delete OrganizationDeletes organization.
- Delete OTLP ExporterDeletes otlp exporter.
- Delete Pipeline DefinitionDeletes pipeline definition.
- Delete ProjectDeletes project.
- Delete Project OIDC ClaimsDeletes project oidc claims.
- Delete RestrictionDeletes restriction.
- Delete ScheduleDeletes schedule.
- Delete TriggerDeletes trigger.
- Delete URL Orb Allow-list EntryDeletes url orb allow-list entry.
- Delete WebhookManually deletes an outbound webhook subscription in CircleCI. Do not use this to remove a Watch Workflow & Job Events trigger's own subscription — removing/deactivating that trigger node detaches it automatically; deleting its webhook here directly leaves the trigger node pointing at a subscription CircleCI no longer has.
- Get Checkout KeyReturns checkout key.
- Get ComponentReturns component.
- Get ContextReturns context.
- Get Context RestrictionsReturns context restrictions.
- Get Current UserReturns current user.
- Get Decision Audit LogsReturns decision audit logs.
- Get Decision by IDReturns decision by id.
- Get Decision SettingsReturns decision settings.
- Get EnvironmentReturns environment.
- Get EnvvarReturns envvar.
- Get GroupReturns group.
- Get JobReturns job.
- Get My PipelinesReturns my pipelines.
GitHub modules
- Accept a Repository InvitationPerforms the a Repository Invitation operation.
- Add a Dependency an Issue Is Blocked byAdds a dependency an issue is blocked by.
- Add a Field to an Organization-owned ProjectAdds a field to an organization-owned project.
- Add a Repository CollaboratorAdds a Repository Collaborator.
- Add a Repository to the List of Repositories Allowed to Use Self-hosted Runners in an OrganizationAdds a Repository to the List of Repositories Allowed to Use Self-hosted Runners in an Organization.
- Add a Self-hosted Runner to a Group for an OrganizationAdds a Self-hosted Runner to a Group for an Organization.
- Add an Email Address for the Authenticated UserAdds an email address for the authenticated user.
- Add App Access RestrictionsAdds app access restrictions.
- Add Assignees to an IssueAdds assignees to an issue.
- Add Custom Labels to a Self-hosted Runner for a RepositoryAdds custom labels to a self-hosted runner for a repository.
- Add Custom Labels to a Self-hosted Runner for an OrganizationAdds custom labels to a self-hosted runner for an organization.
- Add Field to User Owned ProjectAdds field to user owned project.
- Add Issue Field Values to an IssueAdds issue field values to an issue.
- Add Item to Organization Owned ProjectAdds item to organization owned project.
- Add Item to User Owned ProjectAdds item to user owned project.
- Add Labels to an IssueAdds labels to an issue.
- Add or Update Team Membership for a UserAdds or Update Team Membership for a User.
- Add or Update Team Membership for a User (Legacy)Adds or Update Team Membership for a User (Legacy).
- Add or Update Team Repository PermissionsAdds or Update Team Repository Permissions.
- Add or Update Team Repository Permissions (Legacy)Adds or Update Team Repository Permissions (Legacy).
- Add Pull Requests to a Pull Request StackAdds pull requests to a pull request stack.
- Add Repository Access to a Self-hosted Runner Group in an OrganizationAdds repository Access to a Self-hosted Runner Group in an Organization.
- Add Selected Repository to an Organization SecretAdds selected Repository to an Organization Secret.
- Add Selected Repository to an Organization SecretAdds selected Repository to an Organization Secret.
- Add Selected Repository to an Organization VariableAdds selected Repository to an Organization Variable.
- Add Social Accounts for the Authenticated UserAdds social accounts for the authenticated user.
- Add Status Check ContextsAdds status check contexts.
- Add Sub-issueAdds sub-issue on GitHub.
- Add Team Access RestrictionsAdds team access restrictions.
- Add Team Member (Legacy)Adds team Member (Legacy).
- Add User Access RestrictionsAdds user access restrictions.
- Approve a Workflow Run for a Fork Pull RequestApproves a Workflow Run for a Fork Pull Request.
- Approve an Issue SuggestionApproves an Issue Suggestion.
- Block a UserPerforms the a User operation.
- Block a User from an OrganizationPerforms the a User from an Organization operation.
- Bulk Create Organization Custom PatternsPerforms the create Organization Custom Patterns operation.
- Bulk Create Repository Custom PatternsPerforms the create Repository Custom Patterns operation.
- Bulk Delete Organization Custom PatternsBulk deletes organization custom patterns.
- Bulk Delete Repository Custom PatternsBulk deletes repository custom patterns.
- Cancel a GitHub Pages DeploymentCancels a GitHub Pages Deployment.
- Cancel a Workflow RunCancels a Workflow Run.
- Cancel an Organization InvitationCancels an organization invitation.
- Check If a Gist Is StarredReturns whether a gist is starred.
- Check If a Person Is Followed by the Authenticated UserReturns whether a person is followed by the authenticated user.
- Check If a Pull Request Has Been MergedReturns whether a pull request has been merged.
- Check If a Repository Is Starred by the Authenticated UserReturns whether a repository is starred by the authenticated user.
- Check If a User Can Be AssignedReturns whether a user can be assigned to a repository.
- Check If a User Can Be Assigned to a IssueReturns whether a user can be assigned to an issue.
- Check If a User Follows Another UserReturns whether a user follows another user.
- Check If a User Is a Repository CollaboratorReturns whether a user is a repository collaborator.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about connecting CircleCI and GitHub.
Connect your CircleCI and GitHub accounts once, pick a trigger in one app and an action in the other, then map the fields so data flows automatically between them. [3]
Example: when CircleCI's "Watch Workflow & Job Events" fires, WEXTL can "Accept a Repository Invitation" in GitHub. CircleCI has 1 trigger (including Watch Workflow & Job Events); GitHub has 811 actions (including Accept a Repository Invitation, Add a Dependency an Issue Is Blocked by, and Add a Field to an Organization-owned Project). Add filters and transforms between steps when you need them. [1]
Yes — the integration works in both directions. Use each app's triggers to start a workflow and the other app's actions to update it. [2]
No. CircleCI-to-GitHub automations are built visually on the canvas. You can optionally add custom JavaScript with Functions when you need advanced logic. [4]
Yes. Trigger-based automations start the moment CircleCI (or GitHub) fires a new event — webhook-backed apps run within seconds, and polling-only apps re-check on a schedule you control. [7]
A first automation typically takes 5–10 minutes: connect each app's credential once, drop a trigger + action onto the canvas, map the fields, and turn the workflow on.
You can build your CircleCI + GitHub automation on a 3-day trial with every feature unlocked. Cancel anytime. For your protection, a small deposit is charged to your card when your trial starts. It counts toward your first payment and is non-refundable. [8]
References
List of sources used to gather information about the CircleCI and GitHub integration.
- CircleCI and GitHub integration source code, module specs and credentials implementation.
- Our CircleCI and GitHub integration documentation, structured input and output parameters, scopes, and authentication methods.
- Official vendor API documentation for CircleCI and GitHub — used to verify field meanings, authentication flows, and anything our own specs don't fully capture.
- WEXTL® visual workflow builder, anonymized data from our technical support team.
- CircleCI integration information
- GitHub integration information
- WEXTL® Scheduling
- WEXTL® Pricing and Trial
- WEXTL® Apps Library