

Ever wonder how to stay on top of your project’s popularity - without staying in your GitHub forever? With Latenode, you can set up a quick automation that notifies your Slack channel every time someone stars your repository. No more checking manually or missing out on new fans. Here’s how you can do it, even if you’re new to automation!
Setting up this automation in Latenode means you’ll never miss a moment of appreciation for your project. You’ll know instantly when your work is being noticed, without refreshing GitHub or scanning email notifications. Every new star becomes a small celebration with your team in Slack - motivation in real time!
Plus, this setup saves you time and mental energy. No more bouncing between tabs, chasing updates, or relying on manual check-ins. Instead, you get smooth, instant visibility so you can keep your focus on building, not monitoring.
Once you finish these steps, you’ll see a Slack message every time your repo gets a shiny new star. Ready to make your workflow a bit more automated?
Follow along with these simple steps to connect GitHub and Slack in Latenode:
Head over to Latenode and sign up or log in. You’ll need an account with a new trial.
Click Create a New Scenario, at the top, to start building this.
Give your flow a name you’ll remember.
Now let’s tell Slack when you get a new star:
You can also set a special name, icon, and schedule settings in the message.
For your message, you can write something like:
Yaaay, your project just got a star from {login}!
In the message field, click to insert dynamic variable data. Find New Star (Instant), scroll to the sender, and pick the name. This way, the message will show the username of the person who starred your repo.
Time to check your setup!
That’s it! Now you’ll get a Slack notification for every new star your GitHub repository receives.
Slack notifications for new stars are just the start. With Latenode, you can get creative:
Explore, experiment, and let Latenode handle the busywork - so you can focus on what you love building!
And there you have it - an effortless way to bring your GitHub wins straight into your Slack channel! With Latenode, staying connected to your project’s growth is now easy, automated, and a lot more fun. The setup only takes a few minutes, but the benefits are ongoing: better awareness, more team engagement, and less hassle.
Why not try out more automations with Latenode? Whether it’s tracking issues, pull requests, or any other updates, you can keep your whole workflow running like a well-oiled machine. Happy automating!