Developers

Documentation

Update docs from code changes—API endpoints, env vars, and README sections.

Automation overview

What this automation does

This automation starts when gitHub PR merged with paths in `src/api` or `env.example`. It x (twitter) process via x (twitter), openai process via openai, and slack generates, then openAPI diff summary, new env vars appended to README table, GPT generates usage paragraph for new endpoints, opens docs PR to `main` updating `/docs` MDX files.

Trigger

GitHub PR merged with paths in `src/api` or `env.example`

Main actions

X (Twitter) process via X (Twitter) → OpenAI process via OpenAI …

Final outcome

OpenAPI diff summary, new env vars appended to README table, GPT generates usage…

Execution time

30–90 seconds

Apps used

4 integrations

AI-powered

Difficulty

Beginner

Workflow diagram

End-to-end scenario flow

Read-only visualization of how data moves from trigger to final result.

Trigger

GitHub

Webhook received

Step 1

X (Twitter)

Process via X (Twitter)

OpenAI

Process via OpenAI

Step 3

Slack

Generates

Result

Slack

Workflow complete

Step-by-step

How each step runs

1
GitHubTrigger
Webhook received
GitHub PR merged with paths in `src/api` or `env.example`
2
X (Twitter)
Process via X (Twitter)
PR merged touching `src/api` or `env.example` triggers doc bot
3
OpenAI
Process via OpenAI
PR merged touching `src/api` or `env.example` triggers doc bot
4
Slack
Generates
OpenAPI diff summary, new env vars appended to README table, GPT generates usage paragraph for new endpoints, opens docs PR to `main` updating `/docs` MDX files
5
Slack
Workflow complete
OpenAPI diff summary, new env vars appended to README table, GPT generates usage paragraph for new endpoints, opens docs PR to `main` updating `/docs` MDX files

Apps used

Connected applications

GitHub

Process via GitHub

X (Twitter)

Process via X (Twitter)

OpenAI

Process via OpenAI

Slack

Generates

Summary

Automation summary

Trigger: GitHub PR merged with paths in `src/api` or `env.example`
Inputs: GitHub PR merged with paths in `src/api` or `env.example`, Business Name, Notification Email, Timezone
Outputs: OpenAPI diff summary, new env vars appended to README table, GPT generates usage paragraph for new endpoints, opens docs PR to `main` updating `/docs` MDX files, OpenAI process via OpenAI, Slack generates
Business goal: Automate documentation end-to-end with accurate app routing.
Execution frequency: Real-time on event
Estimated runtime: 30–90 seconds
Error handling: Failed steps retry up to 3 times with exponential backoff; persistent failures notify your configured channel and log to the run history.
Dependencies: GitHub, X (Twitter), OpenAI

Benefits

Why use this automation?

Save ~10 hours/week

Remove repetitive steps from Documentation so your team focuses on high-value work.

Reduce manual work

Connected apps sync data automatically instead of copy-paste between dashboards.

Prevent human errors

Standardized logic runs the same way every time, with retries on failure.

Requirements

What you need to get started

Required apps

GitHub
X (Twitter)
OpenAI

Required accounts

Active GitHub workspace with API access
Active X (Twitter) workspace with API access
Active OpenAI workspace with API access
Shata Automation workspace (free tier supported)

Required API keys

OAuth tokens for each connected integration

Permissions

Read access on trigger sources (forms, sheets, webhooks, or CRM objects)
Write access on destination apps (email, chat, CRM, or storage)

Estimated setup time

15 min including app authorization and test run
Difficulty: Beginner

Optional apps

Slack (optional)

Automation runtime

Activate this template

PartialSome steps run in preview until their integrations go live.

Connect required apps via OAuth or API keys. Credentials are encrypted server-side. Dev test runs mock external actions when connections are missing.

Draft

Activation readiness

Est. setup time: ~8 min

Required connections

GitHub(required)
⚠ Missing
x(required)
Previewx: workflow actions run in preview
⚠ Missing
OpenAI(required)
⚠ Missing

• Missing connection: GitHub
• Missing connection: x
• Missing connection: OpenAI

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Workflow summary

Trigger: GitHub PR merged with paths in `src/api` or `env.example`
Steps: 5 nodes
Required apps: 3
Optional apps: 1

Trigger

Webhook trigger

Activate this workflow to provision the trigger endpoint.

Run history

No runs yet. Install the template and run a test, or activate to receive webhook/schedule runs.

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Analytics

Template performance

49.9k

Views

4.9k

Installs

248

Favorites

3.8

Avg rating

9.7%

Conversion

15 min

Setup time

94%

Success rate

Trending score

Most used integrations

GitHubX (Twitter)OpenAI

PR merged touching `src/api` or `env.example` triggers doc bot—OpenAPI diff summary, new env vars appended to README table, GPT generates usage paragraph for new endpoints, opens docs PR to `main` updating `/docs` MDX files, requests technical writer review Slack.

Some steps run in preview until their integrations go live.

Required apps

GitHubLiveX (Twitter)PreviewOpenAILive

Optional apps

SlackLive

All integrations

GitHubX (Twitter)OpenAISlack

Workflow preview

How Documentation runs

Trigger

Map doc structure

→

Process

Rule engine

→

Action

github

→

Notify

Alert & log

GithubXOpenaiSlack

Setup steps

Get started in 5 steps

1
Connect docs automation
GitHub merge webhook, path filter, OpenAPI parse, OpenAI, docs MDX PR.
2
Map doc structure
API routes map to `/docs/api/{route}` MDX paths.
3
Env var table sync
Parse env.example diff append README env table rows.
4
Open docs PR
Separate PR from feature PR for doc review clarity.
5
Validate generated docs
MDX lint in CI on docs PR.

Variables

Configurable settings

Variable	Type	Default	Required
Business Name	text	Your Business	Yes
Notification Email	email	—	Yes
Timezone	select	—	Yes
GitHub Repository	text		No
Slack Channel	text	#general	No

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Breaking API?

Breaking label adds migration section template.

Deprecated endpoints?

Strikethrough old doc section with sunset date.

Non-English docs?

Optional AR doc branch when locale flag on PR.

Auto-merge docs?

Optional auto-merge if only typo-level changes detected.

Reviews

4.7

★4.7

274 total reviews

Lisa Tran

Founder · ScaleUp SaaS

★★★★★Verified install

2/13/2026

Clean workflow design. Connected our stack in one afternoon. Minor learning curve on variables.

+ Integrations worked on first try · AI quality exceeded expectations

James O'Brien

CTO · DevFlow

★★★★★

1/27/2026

After two weeks live, Documentation has become core to our daily ops. Verified install — runs without babysitting.

+ Reliable triggers every time · Support team helped customize quickly

Nadia El-Sayed

Restaurant Owner · Frio Café

★★★★Verified install

7/9/2026

Documentation replaced a manual process that took 2 hours daily. ROI was clear within the first month.

+ Great documentation · Scales well as we grow

− Took longer than estimated for advanced config

Documentation

Template documentation

Overview

Requirements

Active github account with API access
Active x account with API access
Active openai account with API access
No AI provider required
Shata Automation workspace (free tier supported)

Supported apps

githubLivexPreviewopenaiLiveslackLive

Triggers

GitHub PR merged with paths in `src/api` or `env.example`

Actions

Map doc structure
Env var table sync
Open docs PR
Validate generated docs

Examples

Quick start

Activate Documentation with default variables and run a sandbox test.

Scenario: New user installs template and validates output in under 15 minutes.

Production rollout

Connect live apps, map business rules, enable monitoring alerts.

Scenario: Team deploys to workspace after QA sign-off on test runs.

Troubleshooting

Workflow fails on first run: Verify OAuth scopes for all required integrations and re-authorize if expired.
Variables not applying: Check required fields in the Configure Variables step; empty required values block activation.
Notifications not received: Confirm notification email and Slack channel IDs match your workspace settings.

Release notes

Version 1.2.0 — Improved reliability and Slack notifications for Documentation.

Versioning

Version history

Current version: 1.2.0

v1.2.0Current

6/13/2026

improvementImproved error handling and retry logic for failed runs.
featureAdded optional Slack notification on workflow completion.

v1.1.0

4/14/2026

featureNew variable: brand voice selector for AI-powered steps.
fixFixed timezone handling for scheduled triggers.

v1.0.0

2/13/2026

featureInitial marketplace release.

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Documentation

What this automation does

End-to-end scenario flow

How each step runs

Connected applications

Automation summary

Why use this automation?

What you need to get started

Required apps

Required accounts

Required API keys

Permissions

Estimated setup time

Optional apps

Activate this template

Required connections

Workflow summary

Trigger

Run history

Template performance

How Documentation runs

Get started in 5 steps

Configurable settings

Frequently asked questions

Template documentation

Overview

Requirements

Supported apps

Triggers

Actions

Examples

Troubleshooting

Release notes

Version history

Related templates

Pull Request Review Summary

Deployment Notification

Changelog

GitHub PR Review

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Changelog

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To-do Manager

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Customize Documentation for your business

Template documentation

Overview

Requirements

Supported apps

Triggers

Actions

Examples

Troubleshooting

Release notes

Version history

Related templates

Pull Request Review Summary

Deployment Notification

Changelog

GitHub PR Review

Customers also installed

GitHub PR Review

Changelog

Deployment Notification

AI Code Review

Trending this week

Canva Asset Approval Flow

To-do Manager

Pull Request Review Summary

Inbox Priority Briefing