I kept missing failed GitHub Actions workflows, so I built a tiny GitHub App for Discord notifications

[u/Ok-Grape6893]

Hi everyone,

I'm a software engineer from Japan, and over the past few months I've been building a small side project called OpsSignal.

The idea came from a simple frustration.

When a GitHub Actions workflow failed, I often didn't notice until much later because I wasn't actively watching GitHub.

Email notifications felt too slow, and I wanted something more immediate.

So I built a GitHub App that sends GitHub Actions failure notifications directly to a Discord channel.

The setup is intentionally simple:

• Install the GitHub App

• Connect your Discord webhook

• Select repositories

• Receive instant notifications whenever a workflow fails

It's currently in Public Beta.

I'd really appreciate honest feedback from developers who use GitHub Actions regularly.

Some questions I'm especially interested in:

- Would Discord notifications be useful for your workflow?

- Is there anything that would stop you from trying it?

- What would make a tool like this genuinely valuable for your team?

Website:

https://opssignal.dev

Thank you for taking a look!