Overview
This workflow automates the process of uploading multiple files to a GitHub repository by leveraging the GitHub REST API. It eliminates manual steps, ensuring efficient and consistent file management within your codebase.
Key Features
- Retrieves the latest commit SHA and base tree SHA from the target repository.
- Creates a new tree object with the files to be uploaded (e.g., File 1, File 2).
- Commits the new tree and updates the branch reference automatically.
- Utilizes multiple HTTP request nodes to interact with GitHub endpoints.
- Manual trigger allows for on-demand execution and testing.
Benefits
- Saves significant time by automating repetitive file upload tasks.
- Reduces the risk of human error during commit and push operations.
- Ensures version control best practices are followed consistently.
- Integrates seamlessly with existing GitHub workflows and CI/CD pipelines.
Use Cases
- Automating deployment of configuration or asset files to repositories.
- Streamlining content updates for documentation or static sites.
- Supporting development teams with frequent multi-file commits.
Integrations & Processes
- Direct integration with GitHub via REST API.
- Utilizes n8n's HTTP request and data transformation nodes for robust automation.
- Easily customizable for different repositories or file sets.
