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1. Choose trigger event

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1. Select the event

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Trigger event

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Choose a trigger

A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Code Snippet Comment" from GitLab.

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An action happens after the trigger—such as "Analyze Images" in ChatGPT (OpenAI).

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Supported triggers and actions

Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.

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- Event
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- Event
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- Project
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- Filter Instructions
- Merge Request Author
- Merge Request Assignee
- Comment Author
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- Group
- Project
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Polling
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- Commit Message
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- Branch Name
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- File Action
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- File Path
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- File Contents
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Write

- Project
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- Issue
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- Body
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- Confidential
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- Project
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- Merge Request
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- Body
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- Confidential
Action
Write
- Stop on error
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- HTTP Method
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- URL
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- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
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- Scope
- State
- Order By
- Filter by Labels from a Group or Project?
Action
Search
- Message
- Images
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- Max Tokens
Action
Write
- Text to Be Analyzed
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- Model
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- Analysis Type
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- Info_1
Action
Write
- Beta_info
- Content
- Images
- Yes or no questions
- Pick one: name
- Pick one: question
- Pick one: options
- Scale: name
- Scale: question
- Scale: levels, lowest at top
- Minimum confidence
- When an answer is unsure
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Write
- Copy
- Moderation Model
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- Text to be classified
- Images to Moderate
Action
Write
- Model
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- User Message
  Required
- Instructions
- Info_2
- Use Prompt Template
- Images
- File_clarification
- Files
- Max Tokens
- Tool Choice
- Parallel Tool Calls
- Max Tool Calls
- Tools
- Response Format
- Advanced_warning
- Memory Key
- Prompt Cache Key
- Safety Identifier
- Metadata
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- Image
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- Mask
- Prompt
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- Model
- End user ID
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- Prompt
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- Model
- Duration (seconds)
- Resolution
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- Unstructured Text
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- Model
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- Description
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- Values to Extract
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- Info_1
- Info_2
- Model
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- Prompt
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- Temperature
- Maximum Length
- Stop Sequences
- Top P
- Frequency Penalty
- Presence Penalty
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- Info_1
- Info_2
- Model
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- Text
  Required
- Voice
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- Response_format
- Speed
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- Recipient Name
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- Recipient Email
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- From Name
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- Email Prompt
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- Tone
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- Body Type
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- Info_3
- Model
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- Max Tokens
- Temperature
- Top P
Action
Write
- Conversation ID
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Action
Search
- Response ID
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Action
Search
- Query
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- Documents
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Action
Search

- Project
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- Branch or Tag
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Polling
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- Event
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Instant
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Instant
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- Event
- Job Name
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- Event
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- Name
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- Reference Branch Name
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- Title
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- Description
- Labels
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- Project
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- Title
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- Description
- Source Branch
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- Target Branch
- Squash Commits
- Remove Source Branch
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- Project
  Required
- Merge Request
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- Title
- Description
- Add Labels
- Remove Labels
- State
Action
Write
- Group
  Required
- Labels
- Scope
- State
- Order By
Action
Search
- Project
  Required
- Labels
- Scope
- State
- Order By
Action
Search
- Message
- Image
  Required
- Max Tokens
Action
Write
- Text to Be Analyzed
  Required
- Info_1
- Max Tokens
- Model
  Required
- Temperature
Action
Write
- User Message
  Required
- Model
  Required
- Use Latest Stable Version
- Memory Key
- User Name
- Assistant Name
- Assistant Instructions
- Max Tokens
- Temperature
- Top P
- Info_2
Action
Write
- Text to Be Classified
  Required
- Categories
  Required
- Model
  Required
- Max Tokens
- Temperature
- Top P
Action
Write
- Text to embed
  Required
- Model
- Dimensions
- Encoding format
Action
Write
- File
  Required
- Prompt
- Response Format
- Timestamp Granularity
- Language of the Audio
- Temperature
Action
Write
- Unstructured Text
  Required
- Model
  Required
- Description
  Required
- Values to Extract
  Required
Action
Write
- Prompt
  Required
- Model
- User
Action
Write
- Text to Be Summarized
  Required
- Model
  Required
- Max Tokens
- Temperature
- Top P
Action
Write
- File
  Required
- Prompt
- Response Format
- Temperature
Action
Write
- Stop on error
  Required
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
Write
- Filename To Search For
  Required
- File_purpose_to_search_for
Action
Search
- Video
  Required
Action
Search
- Filename To Search For
  Required
- File_purpose_to_search_for
- File
  Required
- Purpose
Action
Search or write

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Trigger GitLab and ChatGPT (OpenAI) actions from backend services, scripts, or agent code.

Install

# TypeScript / Node
npm install @zapier/zapier-sdk

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import { createZapierSdk } from '@zapier/zapier-sdk';

const zapier = createZapierSdk();
await zapier.runAction({ /* gitlab / chatgpt action */ });

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Practical ways you can use GitLab and ChatGPT (OpenAI)

Summarize GitLab commits with ChatGPT

When a new commit is made in GitLab, Zapier triggers a summary generation in ChatGPT. This helps engineers quickly understand key changes in the codebase without combing through every detail, saving time during reviews.

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Classify IT issues reported in GitLab with ChatGPT

When a new issue is created in GitLab, Zapier triggers classification in ChatGPT to categorize it for easier prioritization and resolution. This improves workflow clarity and ensures important tasks are addressed promptly.

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Frequently Asked Questions about GitLab + ChatGPT (OpenAI) integrations

New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with GitLab and ChatGPT (OpenAI)

How can I integrate GitLab with ChatGPT?

You can integrate GitLab with ChatGPT by using our automation platform, which involves setting up specific triggers and actions. Firstly, select GitLab as your trigger app and define an event like 'New Issue' or 'Merged Request.' Then, choose ChatGPT as the action app, where you can automate responses or notifications based on the GitLab event.

What triggers are available for GitLab integration?

Our platform supports a variety of triggers for GitLab integration such as 'New Issue,' 'Issue Updated,' 'New Merge Request,' and 'Merge Request Approved.' You can set these triggers to initiate actions in ChatGPT.

Can I customize the response from ChatGPT when a GitLab issue is created?

Yes, you can tailor the response generated by ChatGPT when a new issue is created in GitLab. By configuring the action settings in our platform, you can define how ChatGPT should respond based on the issue details.

How do automated actions between GitLab and ChatGPT affect team workflows?

Automated actions streamline communication between tools. For instance, when a merge request is approved in GitLab, you could automatically trigger a summary message in ChatGPT to notify team members.

Are there limits on how many issues or merge requests can trigger responses in ChatGPT?

There are limits on task executions which depend on your plan. Each time an issue or merge request triggers an action to ChatGPT counts towards these task limits. Reviewing your plan will clarify these boundaries.

Is it possible to approve merge requests via ChatGPT using this integration?

Currently, direct approval of merge requests via ChatGPT is not supported through our integration. However, notifications about merge status can be automated between platforms.

What happens if there's an error during a triggered action between GitLab and ChatGPT?

In case of an error during a triggered action, our platform provides detailed logs that help diagnose the problem. You will receive notifications if any step fails so corrective measures can be taken promptly.

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