Context
Development teams often spend unnecessary time switching between GitHub, email, and other tools just to track commits and share updates. This manual process involves running Git commands, copying commit details, and formatting them for emails—tasks that are repetitive, error-prone, and slow. These inefficiencies not only waste developer time but also delay communication with stakeholders who need real-time visibility into code changes.

Solution
GitMate solves this challenge by automating the entire process through a conversational interface. Built using Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Automate, GitHub API, and Outlook, GitMate allows users to fetch the latest commit details for any repository and branch by simply entering three inputs: repository name, branch, and number of commits. The agent triggers a Power Automate flow that securely calls the GitHub REST API, retrieves commit data, formats it with author names and timestamps, and displays it in the chat. Simultaneously, it sends a professional email to the team with the same commit list—ensuring everyone stays informed without manual copy-paste or extra clicks.

Impact
By eliminating repetitive steps and reducing context switching, GitMate significantly improves developer productivity. Teams receive real-time commit updates in both chat and email, enabling faster decision-making and better collaboration. The solution ensures accuracy, saves time, and integrates seamlessly with existing tools, making it ideal for agile development environments. With GitMate, developers can focus on coding while managers and stakeholders stay updated effortlessly.