To streamline monitoring the deployment progress of multiple GitHub repos in a GitHub organization, I decided to create a dashboard that collects GitHub Actions results, replacing the broken Discord webhook notifications previously used.
JavaScript, Node.js, GitHub API
2024-11-09
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The dashboard provides a centralized view of all GitHub Actions results, which saves time and reduces the complexity of managing multiple notifications from different repositories.
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The integration with GitHub Actions is seamless, as it leverages the existing data without requiring additional setup or configuration.
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The application is highly efficient, allowing users to quickly understand the deployment status of their projects without navigating through multiple repositories.
Improvement 1
The user interface could benefit from additional visualizations and graphs to represent deployment trends over time, enhancing data interpretation.
Improvement 2
Offering customizable notifications based on specific action outcomes would increase its utility for users focusing on critical deployments.
Improvement 3
Adding multi-language support would broaden the potential user base and make the app accessible to non-English speaking users.
Product Functionality
Consider adding a feature for automated reporting, where users can receive scheduled reports via email summarizing their GitHub Actions results.
UI & UX
Enhance the UI by implementing a more modern design with better navigation features, potentially using a sidebar for easier access to specific repositories.
SEO or Marketing
Improve SEO by optimizing the website for relevant keywords related to CI/CD monitoring and GitHub Actions to attract more users through organic search.
MultiLanguage Support
Implement multi-language support by adding language selection options in the dashboard, allowing users to switch languages easily.
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How does the dashboard gather data from my GitHub repositories?
The dashboard integrates directly with the GitHub API to pull in real-time data related to your GitHub Actions results across all repositories within your organization.
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Is there a cost associated with using this dashboard?
As of now, the dashboard is free to use, but it is advisable to check for any future updates regarding pricing or subscription models.
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Can I customize the alerts for specific events?
Currently, the dashboard does not support customized alerts; however, this is a feature that could be implemented in future updates.