1.Receives merge request event
Integrate GitLab and webhook handling tools to map MR fields like branches, state, title, and conflict flag for approval logic.
Approve develop MRs when master merges and alert
Automatically monitor new merge request events across GitLab and Jira Software Cloud for release workflows. Automatically create and update when merge request submitted or master merges or conflict flag flips—so you can approve develop-targeted MRs, add ticket-linked notes, and alert your team without manual approvals.
How this automation accelerates your develop approvals
When a new merge request webhook fires, delays can stall release flows and create extra coordination work. This automation maps merge request fields, filters develop candidates, and approves or posts conflict alerts—so your team can move without manual follow-up.
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2.Filters for master merge context
Integrate Filter by Zapier and rules logic to continue only for merged MRs targeting master with matching release or hotfix patterns.
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3.Finds develop-targeted candidate MRs
Integrate GitLab and lookup tools to search open MRs targeting develop tied to the same source branch.
4.Extracts ticket key from MR title
Integrate Formatter by Zapier and string parsing tools to extract a ticket key from the MR title for notes and comments.
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5.Approves MRs without conflicts
Integrate GitLab and approval workflows to approve the found MR and add an MR note linking the extracted ticket key.
6.Comments on ticket and alerts on conflicts
Integrate Jira Software Cloud and ticket comment tools to add a conflict comment using the extracted key and keep release status current.
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