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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 "Add Contact to Campaign" in Salesforce.

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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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- Group
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- Event
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- Project
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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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- Project
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- Commit Message
  Required
- Branch Name
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- File Action
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- File Path
  Required
- File Contents
  Required
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- Project
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- Issue
  Required
- Body
  Required
- Confidential
Action
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- Project
  Required
- Merge Request
  Required
- Body
  Required
- Confidential
Action
Write
- Stop on error
  Required
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
Write
- Scope
- State
- Order By
- Filter by Labels from a Group or Project?
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New Case Attachment
Triggers when a new Attachment is added to a case.
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- History Object
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New Lead
Triggers when a new Lead is created.
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- Salesforce Objects
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- Salesforce Object
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- Salesforce Object
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- Record
  Required
- File
  Required
- Visibility
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- Path after /services/apexrest/
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- HTTP method
  Required
- Query parameters
- Extra headers
- Request body
- Timeout
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- File
  Required
- Salesforce Object
  Required
- Description
- Attachment visibility
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Create Contact
Creates a new contact.
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- File
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- Title
- Description
- Salesforce Object
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- Note Title
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- Note
- Salesforce Object
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- Note Visibility
- Use Assignment Rules
Action
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- Salesforce Object
  Required
- Use Assignment Rules
- Allow Duplicates
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- Flow
  Required
- Manual flow input parameters
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- To
  Required
- CC
- BCC
- Subject
  Required
- Email Format
  Required
- Sender Type
  Required
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- Lead to Update
  Required
- Use Assignment Rules
Action
Write
- Salesforce Object
  Required
- Record to Update
  Required
- Use Assignment Rules
Action
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- Query Type
  Required
- Include Deleted Records
Action
Search
- Parent Object
  Required
Action
Search
- Salesforce Object
  Required
- SOQL WHERE clause
  Required
Action
Search
- Salesforce Object
  Required
- SOQL WHERE Clause
  Required
- Sort by
- Sort Order
- Maximum Number of Records
Action
Search
- Salesforce Object
  Required
- Search Value
  Required
- Second Field to Search By
- Second Search Value
- Search Operator
- Use Assignment Rules
- Allow Duplicates
Action
Search or write

- Project
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- Branch or Tag
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- Group
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- Event
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- Project
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- Project
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- Event
- Job Name
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- Project
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- Event
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- Project
  Required
- Name
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- Reference Branch Name
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- Project
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- Title
  Required
- Description
- Labels
- Assignee Gitlab Username
Action
Write
- Project
  Required
- Title
  Required
- Description
- Source Branch
  Required
- Target Branch
- Squash Commits
- Remove Source Branch
Action
Write
- Project
  Required
- Merge Request
  Required
- Title
- Description
- Add Labels
- Remove Labels
- State
Action
Write
- Group
  Required
- Labels
- Scope
- State
- Order By
Action
Search
- Project
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- Labels
- Scope
- State
- Order By
Action
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New Contact
Triggers when a new Contact is created.
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- Salesforce Object
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- Record (Optional)
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New Outbound Message
Triggers when a new outbound message is received in Salesforce.
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- Salesforce Object
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- Campaign
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- Contact
  Required
Action
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- Campaign
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- Lead
  Required
Action
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- Lead
  Required
- Account
  Required
- Opportunity
- Create new opportunity?
- Converted Status
  Required
Action
Write
- Parent Object
  Required
- Use Assignment Rules
Action
Write
- Note Title
  Required
- Note Content
  Required
- Salesforce Object
Action
Write
- Use Assignment Rules
Action
Write
- Salesforce Object
  Required
- Use Assignment Rules
- Allow Duplicates
Action
Write
- Warning
- Salesforce Object
  Required
- Record ID
  Required
Action
Write
- Report
  Required
- Include details
- Number of custom filters
- Row groupings
- Column groupings
- Summary calculations
- Detail columns
- Sort order
- Report format
- Advanced report options
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Write
- Contact to Update
  Required
Action
Write
- Salesforce Object
  Required
- Record to Update
  Required
- Use Assignment Rules
Action
Write
- Stop on error
  Required
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
Write
- SOSL Query
  Required
Action
Search
- Salesforce Object
  Required
- Search Value
  Required
- Second Field to Search By
- Second Search Value
- Search Operator
Action
Search
- Salesforce Object
  Required
Action
Search
- Salesforce Object
  Required
- Record ID
  Required
Action
Search
- Salesforce Object
  Required
- SOQL WHERE Clause
  Required
- Sort by
- Sort Order
- Maximum Number of Records
- Use Assignment Rules
- Allow Duplicates
Action
Search or write

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Sync customer feedback from GitLab to Salesforce

Whenever a new comment is added to an issue in GitLab, Zapier can create or update a related record in Salesforce. This helps sales teams stay informed by connecting customer feedback with their CRM so they can proactively address client concerns or queries.

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Frequently Asked Questions about GitLab + Salesforce integrations

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

How do I set up an integration to create a GitLab issue from a new Salesforce lead?

You can set up an integration to create a GitLab issue automatically whenever a new lead is created in Salesforce. This involves selecting 'New Lead' as the trigger event in Salesforce and 'Create Issue' as the action event in GitLab. We provide step-by-step guidance on connecting the two applications through our interface, allowing you to configure mappings of Salesforce lead data to GitLab issue fields.

Can I trigger a GitLab pipeline from a change in status of a Salesforce opportunity?

Yes, you can trigger a GitLab pipeline whenever there is a change in a Salesforce opportunity's status. By using the 'Opportunity Updated' trigger, you can initiate specific actions such as starting a new pipeline run in GitLab. You'll need to define the conditions under which specific states trigger this action, making sure your configuration reflects your exact business rules.

Is it possible to update Salesforce records based on commit messages from GitLab?

Absolutely. You can configure an integration where specific patterns or keywords in GitLab commit messages trigger updates in corresponding Salesforce records. This involves setting commit message content as the trigger for updating these records, ensuring that actions align with key milestones documented via commits.

How can I automate creating tasks in Salesforce based on merge requests in GitLab?

You can automate task creation in Salesforce by configuring your integration so that any new merge request opened or merged in GitLab serves as the trigger event. Our system allows you to fine-tune which information from the merge request gets moved into fields of the newly created task within Salesforce.

Does the integration support access control for triggering actions between GitLab and Salesforce?

Yes, our platform supports access control settings to ensure only authorized triggers or actions are executed between GitLab and Salesforce. You will be able to manage permissions through our interface ensuring secure data flow and execution integrity across environments.

What should I do if my integration stops working unexpectedly?

If your integration between GitLab and Salesforce stops functioning unexpectedly, first check our system's logs for any error messages or failures triggered during recent operations. Investigate these issues by reviewing configurations for both sets of triggers and actions or reach out to our support team if further troubleshooting is required.

Are there any limitations on the number of triggers and actions I can configure between these two platforms?

While there are generally no strict limits on configuring multiple triggers and actions between GitLab and Salesforce via our platform, excessive automation rules might impact performance or meet API call limitations imposed by either service. It's best practice to design streamlined workflows focused on key automation processes

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Connect GitLab and Salesforce to power AI-driven automation

Launch your first automated workflow

Create issues in GitLab for every new record in Salesforce

Create issues in GitLab for every new record in Salesforce

Top companies trust Zapier to automate work that solves their unique business problems—no coding required.

How Zapier works

Choose a trigger

Add your action

You’re connected!

Supported triggers and actions

Use GitLab and Salesforce with AI agents and code

Connect via Zapier MCP

Call from code with the Zapier SDK

Zapier is the automation platform of choice for 87% of Forbes Cloud 100 companies in 2023

Practical ways you can use GitLab and Salesforce

Track GitLab project updates in Salesforce

Sync customer feedback from GitLab to Salesforce

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