Turn channel messages into development issues
When a new message is posted to a channel in Flock, automatically create an issue in Jenkins to ensure feedback is logged.
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The Agent researches both APIs and wires the trigger on one side to the action on the other — no pre-built connector required. Here is the vocabulary it has to work with.
Jenkins Explore Jenkins →
TriggersFires when a job, build or file conversion finishes in Jenkins.
Fires when a job, build or API request fails in Jenkins.
Calls an Jenkins endpoint with data from an earlier step.
Creates a PDF, image or converted file with Jenkins.
Checks or enriches a phone number, address or IP with Jenkins.
Flock Explore Flock →
TriggersFires when a new message is posted to a channel in Flock.
Fires when your team or a keyword is mentioned in Flock.
Fires when a new channel is created in Flock.
Fires when a new file is shared in Flock.
Posts a message to a channel in Flock.
Sends a direct message to a person in Flock.
Creates a new channel in Flock.
Adds a user to a channel in Flock.
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Common questions
Can Knit build “Turn channel messages into development issues” between Jenkins and Flock?
Yes — describe it in the box above and Knit's Integrations Agent researches Jenkins and Flock's public API docs (or your own uploaded docs) and builds a working workflow, whether or not either app already has a pre-built connector.
How long does it take to build?
Minutes to a first working version, not weeks — you test it against real data before it goes anywhere near production.
Can developers report issues without leaving their chat application?
Yes, when a message or file is shared in Flock, you can automatically create a new tracking issue in Jenkins.
How do engineering teams receive deployment updates in real time?
Whenever a deployment is tracked in Jenkins, an automated notification message is sent to a specified channel in Flock.