# Turns light red on GitHub repo update — visual alert for dev activity
This automation workflow turns physical lighting into a real-time visual indicator of GitHub repository activity. Ideal for developers, DevOps engineers, and smart home enthusiasts who want immediate physical notifications about codebase events.
## Who it´s for
- Developers tracking repository activity
- Team leads monitoring project changes visually
- DevOps engineers setting up silent alert systems
- Smart home enthusiasts integrating IT events with physical environments
- Home office owners improving awareness of CI/CD pipelines
## What the automation does
- Triggers on any update in a specified GitHub repository (commits, pull requests, issues)
- Sends a command via n8n to Home Assistant
- Turns on a designated light device
- Sets its color to red as an activity signal
- Resets automatically on next trigger (color can be customized)
## What´s included
- Ready-to-use n8n workflow
- Webhook handling logic from GitHub
- Integration with GitHub API and Home Assistant
- Basic text instructions for setup and adaptation
## Requirements for setup
- GitHub account with access to the target repository
- Running Home Assistant instance with a controllable light device
- Access to an n8n instance (self-hosted or cloud)
- Configured API keys and webhook URLs for integrations
## Benefits and outcomes
- Silent visual alerts without screen notifications or sound
- Simplified monitoring of repository activity across teams
- Personalization of smart home setups for development workflows
- Real-time awareness of CI/CD events
- Low latency between event and device response
- Scalability to other devices and event types
## Important: template only
Important: you are purchasing a ready-made automation workflow template only. Rollout into your infrastructure, connecting specific accounts and services, 1:1 setup help, custom adjustments for non-standard stacks and any consulting support are provided as a separate paid service at an individual rate. To discuss custom work or 1:1 help, contact via chat
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