Push Multiple Files to Github Repo via Github REST API
For GitHub, this workflow automates the process of uploading multiple files to a repository using the GitHub REST API. It overcomes the limitation of single-file uploads by enabling batch operations, streamlining file management. Users can easily configure their GitHub credentials and file content, resulting in efficient updates to their repositories with minimal manual effort.
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Workflow Overview
For GitHub, this workflow automates the process of uploading multiple files to a repository using the GitHub REST API. It overcomes the limitation of single-file uploads by enabling batch operations, streamlining file management. Users can easily configure their GitHub credentials and file content, resulting in efficient updates to their repositories with minimal manual effort.
This workflow is ideal for:
- Developers looking to automate file uploads to GitHub repositories without manual intervention.
- DevOps Engineers who need to maintain codebases by pushing multiple files efficiently.
- Project Managers overseeing projects that require frequent updates to documentation or code files in GitHub.
- Teams collaborating on projects that involve multiple file changes and need a streamlined process for version control.
This workflow addresses the limitation of the native GitHub n8n node, which only supports single-file uploads. By leveraging the GitHub REST API, this solution enables users to:
- Batch upload multiple files simultaneously to their GitHub repositories, enhancing productivity.
- Automate the process of committing and pushing changes, reducing the risk of human error and saving time.
- Ensure that updates are made consistently and efficiently, especially in collaborative environments.
- Trigger the Workflow: The process begins with a manual trigger, allowing users to start the workflow as needed.
- Set GitHub Information: Users input their GitHub credentials, including the GitHub Personal Access Token, repository name, username, branch, and a commit message.
- Prepare File Contents: The workflow defines the contents of the files to be uploaded (e.g.,
file1.txtandfile2.txt). - Get Latest Commit SHA: The workflow retrieves the SHA of the latest commit on the specified branch to ensure the new commit is based on the latest changes.
- Get Base Tree SHA: It fetches the base tree SHA from the latest commit, which is necessary for creating a new tree with the updated files.
- Create New Tree: A new tree is created that includes the new file contents, which are specified in the workflow parameters.
- Create Commit: A new commit is formed with a message and references the newly created tree and the parent commit.
- Update Branch: Finally, the branch is updated with the new commit, effectively pushing the changes to the GitHub repository.