RFC - Octopus Reactions - Integration toolkit

Octopus Deploy is exploring new ways to integrate with other tools in the DevOps ecosystem by introducing a feature called Reactions, which allows internal and external events to trigger custom actions such as PowerShell scripts or outgoing HTTP requests. These Reactions aim to enhance integration capabilities with external package repositories and monitoring systems, enabling automated processes like release creation and deployment notifications. While internal triggers can initiate actions like notifying systems such as New Relic or AppDynamics when deployments start and end, external triggers can facilitate actions like creating a new release upon receiving a webhook from a package repository. The feature is designed to provide flexibility and power, although some challenges remain, such as managing permissions and simplifying the configuration process. Octopus plans to pre-build third-party integrations to streamline user setup and is seeking feedback on potential use cases for these new capabilities.