Connecting GitHub events to Gitter chat via native webhooks
Gitter's native webhook feature pushes GitHub events into chat rooms with minimal configuration. This post covers setup, payload format, verification, and limitations.
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Gitter's native webhook feature pushes GitHub events into chat rooms with minimal configuration. This post covers setup, payload format, verification, and limitations.
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