When to use manual triggers
Manual triggers are a good fit for:- trying a new Automation on a small set of targets
- maintenance work you want to supervise closely
- one-off repository sweeps
- workflows that should only run after a human decision
Configuration
Target projects
Select one or more projects. The Automation runs on all repositories within them. Best for repetitive tasks on known repositories.
Target repositories
Use a search query to filter repositories. Best for large-scale migrations across many targets.| Query | Matches |
|---|---|
backend | Repositories with “backend” in name |
frontend- | Repositories starting with “frontend-” |
myorg/ | All repositories under “myorg” organization |
Choosing projects vs repository queries
- Projects are best when you already know the exact repositories and want them to use project-level configuration.
- Repository queries are best when you want to sweep a broader set of repositories without manually listing them.
Running
- Navigate to Automations
- Click your Automation
- Click Run
Review after the run
After a manual run, check:- which targets were selected
- whether the right repositories were included
- whether the actions produced the expected pull requests, comments, or reports