Webhooks
What is a Webhook?
A webhook in Git is a mechanism that allows a Git repository to notify external systems about events that occur within the repository. Think of it as an automated messenger that sends real-time updates when specific actions happen in your repository.
A Git webhook is:
- Event-driven notification: A way for Git repositories to send HTTP POST requests to a specified URL when certain events occur
- Automation trigger: A method to automatically initiate actions in external systems based on Git activities
- Integration mechanism: A bridge between your Git repository and other tools or services
Common Use Cases
Git webhooks enable numerous automation scenarios:
- Continuous Integration/Deployment: Triggering builds and deployments when code changes
- Issue tracking integration: Updating tickets when commits reference issues
- Chat notifications: Sending alerts to Slack/Teams/Discord when important repository events occur
- Documentation updates: Automatically regenerating documentation after changes
- Custom automations: Initiating specific workflows unique to your development process
- Monitoring and analytics: Tracking repository activity in external systems
Creating and Managing Webhooks
APIGit supports configuring multiple webhooks to report repository events to external systems. To configure webhooks:
- Navigate to your API repository
- Select the Settings tab
- Go to the Web Hooks sub-tab
- View existing webhooks or create new ones
Adding a New Webhook
To create a new webhook, click the Add Webhook button in the upper left corner. You’ll need to provide:
- External URL: The endpoint that will receive the webhook events
- Authentication header: Security credentials for the webhook destination
- Event selection: Which specific events should trigger the webhook
Customizing Event Triggers
APIGit provides granular control over which events will trigger your webhook. You can select specific events based on your integration needs, allowing you to filter notifications to only those relevant to your external systems.
Once configured, your webhooks will automatically notify your external systems whenever the selected events occur in your repository, enabling seamless integration with your broader development ecosystem.