github-trending

Automate tracking of trending GitHub projects using GitHub Actions. Ideal for operations teams to monitor open-source trends, identify new tools, and integrate them into workflows. Connects to GitHub repositories and workflows.

[{"step":"Define your criteria: Specify the programming language ([LANGUAGE]), time range ([TIME_RANGE]), minimum stars ([MIN_STARS]), and topics ([TOPIC]) you want to track. For example, use 'python' for language, 'weekly' for time range, '1000' for min stars, and 'ai,ml' for topics.","tip":"Use GitHub’s search syntax (e.g., `language:python stars:>1000 topic:ai`) to refine your criteria."},{"step":"Create a GitHub Actions workflow file: In your repository, create a `.github/workflows/trending-repos.yml` file. Use the template below or customize it based on your needs.","tip":"Include a step to post results to your preferred channel (e.g., Slack, Discord, or email) using a webhook or API."},{"step":"Configure secrets and variables: Add any required secrets (e.g., Slack webhook URL) to your repository’s GitHub Secrets. Use `${{ secrets.SLACK_WEBHOOK }}` in your workflow file.","tip":"Test the workflow manually first by triggering it from the GitHub Actions tab."},{"step":"Set the workflow schedule: Adjust the `cron` schedule in the workflow file to run at your desired frequency (e.g., daily, weekly). Example: `cron: '0 9 * * 1'` for every Monday at 9 AM UTC.","tip":"Use the GitHub Actions cron syntax (https://crontab.guru) to set the schedule."},{"step":"Monitor and refine: Review the workflow logs in the GitHub Actions tab to ensure it’s running correctly. Refine your criteria based on the results to focus on the most relevant repositories.","tip":"Set up notifications for workflow failures to address issues promptly."}]