Get notified on Web Push when a Dependabot security alert is generated on GitHub

GitHub logo
→
Web Push logo

GitHub is a web-based platform where developers store code, track changes, and collaborate on projects. With MagicBell's GitHub integration, your team can get notifications directly linked to their GitHub workflow.

Web Push is a technology that allows you to send notifications to your users' devices even when they are not on your website. It is a powerful tool to engage your users and bring them back to your website.

But did you know that using our GitHub integration, you can specifically be notified when a Dependabot security alert is generated, via Web Push? Here's how you can get started.

Step 1: Setup GitHub

PUT
/integrations/github
Schema Type: "object"
Required Fields:
webhook_signing_secret

Properties

webhook_signing_secret "string"
required

The signing secret to verify incoming requests from Github

Example Request

{
  "webhook_signing_secret": "whsec_e5cf4458caae49ae72d8f275deb9b63bdd41dd5c932c27c9346d428fb9e1d0a0"
}

Step 2: Setup Web Push

PUT
/integrations/web_push
Schema Type: "object"
Required Fields:
public_keyprivate_key

Properties

public_key "string"
required

Your VAPID public key used for web push notifications. You will have generated this yourself.

private_key "string"
required

Your VAPID private key used for web push notifications. You will have generated this yourself.

Example Request

{
  "public_key": "<string>",
  "private_key": "<string>"
}