August 2020 Summaries

Video calls have become essential for global communication during the pandemic, but they often come with the inconvenience of managing accounts and logging into platforms. To streamline this process, a custom integration using Mattermost and Whereby was developed, leveraging n8n as a backend to create a slash command that generates a Whereby URL directly in a Mattermost channel. This setup requires specific configurations, such as setting up a Webhook node in n8n and creating credentials for Mattermost, to enable quick and easy video call initiations. The process involves creating a custom slash command in Mattermost, which uses the n8n workflow to fetch and send the appropriate Whereby link to users, thus facilitating efficient remote collaboration. The integration can be extended to include additional functionality and other video conferencing services like Zoom, offering a dynamic solution for managing remote meetings.

The text outlines a workflow designed using n8n to recognize and celebrate community contributors by integrating GitHub and Slack. The process involves four key nodes: a Webhook node to trigger the workflow via a slash command in Slack, a GraphQL node to query contributor information from GitHub, a Function node to filter and extract email addresses, and a Slack node to post this information back in Slack. The setup details the installation and configuration requirements for n8n, including setting up a Slack app and obtaining a GitHub Personal Access Token. It highlights the workflow's ability to dynamically capture and display contributor details, including name, email, company, and location, while offering additional functionalities such as tweeting or emailing contributors through Twitter or Mailgun nodes. The workflow aims to facilitate community engagement by automating the appreciation process and is accessible via a free trial on n8n cloud or through self-hosting options.