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Summary of Task

You are looking to set up automation so that whenever changes are pushed to a feeder repository, the root repository is notified, pulls in those changes into its published branch, and triggers the MK Docs build automatically on Netlify.

Recommended Setup

To achieve this, I recommend using GitHub Actions, as it allows seamless automation for GitHub repositories without needing an external automation platform. GitHub Actions can handle webhook events, run scripts, and use secrets like DEPLOY_PAT.

Steps to Configure the Automation

1. Set Up a Webhook in Feeder Repositories

Navigate to your feeder repository (e.g., My_Tech_Stack) on GitHub.
Go to Settings > Webhooks > Add webhook.
Set the Payload URL to trigger the GitHub Actions workflow in your root repository:
```
https://api.github.com/repos/danielrosehill/Documentation-Root-Repo/dispatches
```
Set the content type to application/json.
Add a secret for security (you will use this in your root repo).
Choose the push event as the trigger.
Save the webhook.

2. Create a GitHub Actions Workflow in the Root Repository

In the root repository (Documentation-Root-Repo), create a workflow file in .github/workflows/pull_and_build.yml:

name: Update and Build Documentation

on:
  repository_dispatch:
    types:
      - feeder_updated

jobs:
  update_and_build:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest

    steps:
      - name: Checkout the root repository
        uses: actions/checkout@v3
        with:
          ref: published

      - name: Authenticate with GitHub
        run: echo "${{ secrets.DEPLOY_PAT }}" | gh auth login --with-token
        env:
          GITHUB_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.DEPLOY_PAT }}

      - name: Pull updates from feeder repositories
        run: |
          git submodule update --remote --merge
          git add .
          git commit -m "Update submodules after feeder change" || echo "No changes to commit"
          git push origin published

      - name: Trigger MK Docs build
        run: echo "MK Docs build will trigger automatically on Netlify."

Save this file to the root repository.

3. Link Feeder Repo Updates to the Root Repo Dispatch

In the feeder repository (My_Tech_Stack), add a script or GitHub Actions workflow to notify the root repository whenever there are changes. For example:

name: Notify Root Repository

on:
  push:

jobs:
  notify:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest

    steps:
      - name: Trigger root repository dispatch
        run: |
          curl -X POST \
            -H "Accept: application/vnd.github.everest-preview+json" \
            -H "Authorization: token ${{ secrets.DEPLOY_PAT }}" \
            https://api.github.com/repos/danielrosehill/Documentation-Root-Repo/dispatches \
            -d '{"event_type": "feeder_updated"}'

Save this workflow in the feeder repository under .github/workflows/notify_root.yml.

Final Workflow

Developer Pushes to Feeder Repo:
A webhook or GitHub Actions workflow in the feeder repo sends a repository_dispatch event to the root repo.
Root Repository Pulls Updates:
The root repository workflow triggers on the repository_dispatch event.
It updates the published branch with the latest submodule changes from the feeder repo.
It pushes those changes to published, which triggers the MK Docs build on Netlify.

Notes

The DEPLOY_PAT secret needs permissions for repo and workflow scopes to push updates and trigger actions.
Ensure all feeder repositories have the correct submodule configuration in the root repository.
Test each step of the workflow to validate functionality.

Let me know if you'd like help testing or debugging the workflow!

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Summary

You want to automate updates to a private MKDocs documentation repository (Documentation-Root-Repo) whenever changes are pushed to a feeder repository (My_Tech_Stack). The automation should: 1. Notify the root repo when changes are pushed to a feeder repo. 2. Pull updates from feeder repositories into the published branch of the root repo. 3. Build the updated documentation (triggered by changes to the published branch).

Recommendation

Using GitHub Actions is the simplest and most direct way to implement this workflow. It integrates seamlessly with GitHub and allows for the automation of repository updates without requiring an external platform.

Plan and Steps to Configure

Step 1: Set up Webhook in the Feeder Repository

Purpose: Notify the root repository when changes are pushed to the feeder repo.
Go to the feeder repository (My_Tech_Stack):
Navigate to Settings > Webhooks.
Click Add webhook.
Set the Payload URL to a GitHub Actions-triggering endpoint (provided below).
Set Content type to application/json.
Choose Just the push event.
Add the webhook.

Step 2: Add a GitHub Actions Workflow in the Root Repository

In the Documentation-Root-Repo repository, create the following GitHub Actions workflow file:

File: .github/workflows/sync-published-branch.yml

name: Sync Feeder Repositories

on:
  workflow_dispatch: # Allows manual triggering
  repository_dispatch: # Triggered by the webhook
    types: 
      - feeder-update

jobs:
  update-documentation:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest

    steps:
      # Step 1: Checkout the repository
      - name: Checkout Documentation Root Repository
        uses: actions/checkout@v3
        with:
          ref: published # Ensure you're working on the 'published' branch

      # Step 2: Pull updates from the feeder repo
      - name: Pull updates from feeder repositories
        run: |
          git submodule update --remote --merge
          git add .
          git commit -m "Update submodule(s) from feeder repository" || echo "No changes to commit"
          git push origin published

Step 3: Configure the Feeder Repo to Trigger the Workflow

To trigger the above workflow, configure a webhook in the feeder repository that sends a repository_dispatch event to the root repository.

Generate a repository_dispatch token:
In the root repository, go to Settings > Secrets and variables > Actions.
Add a new secret named DEPLOY_PAT with your GitHub Personal Access Token (PAT).
Use the following script in the feeder repo to trigger the workflow when changes are pushed:

Script: Add to .github/workflows/notify-root-repo.yml

name: Notify Root Repository

on:
  push:
    branches:
      - main # Adjust to the default branch of the feeder repo

jobs:
  notify-root-repo:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest

    steps:
      # Trigger the repository_dispatch event in the root repository
      - name: Send repository_dispatch event
        run: |
          curl -X POST \
            -H "Accept: application/vnd.github.everest-preview+json" \
            -H "Authorization: token ${{ secrets.DEPLOY_PAT }}" \
            https://api.github.com/repos/danielrosehill/Documentation-Root-Repo/dispatches \
            -d '{"event_type": "feeder-update"}'

Commit and push the workflow to your feeder repository.

Step 4: Confirm MKDocs Auto-Build on `published`

Ensure that MKDocs is configured to build automatically whenever changes are pushed to the published branch. Since this is already set up, you don’t need to add additional triggers.

Summary of Workflow

A push event in the feeder repo triggers the notify-root-repo workflow.
The feeder workflow sends a repository_dispatch event to the root repository.
The root repository workflow runs, updating submodules and pushing changes to the published branch.
MKDocs auto-builds the documentation based on the updated published branch.

This solution uses GitHub Actions exclusively, avoiding external dependencies and leveraging your existing GitHub infrastructure.

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Summary of Prompt:

You are using submodules to build a documentation repository hosted on GitHub and deployed on Netlify. You version documentation in feeder repositories, which are pulled into a main repository (Documentation-Root-Repo) built with MkDocs. You want to automate the process of pulling changes from feeder repositories into the published branch of the main repository, building only when changes are pushed to the published branch.

Recommended Setup:

To achieve this workflow, I recommend using GitHub Actions because: - It integrates seamlessly with GitHub repositories. - It avoids external tools/platforms, reducing setup complexity and dependencies. - GitHub Actions supports triggering workflows based on pushes to feeder repositories using webhook events.

Configuration Steps:

1. Set Up the GitHub Actions Workflow in the Main Repository

Add a GitHub Actions workflow file to the main repository (Documentation-Root-Repo) that listens for changes in the feeder repository and performs the following: 1. Pulls the latest changes from the feeder repository. 2. Updates the published branch. 3. Pushes changes to the published branch.

Create the workflow file at .github/workflows/update-docs.yml in the Documentation-Root-Repo.

name: Update Documentation from Feeder Repos

on:
  push:
    # Trigger when a change is pushed to a feeder repository (submodule branch)
    branches:
      - main # Adjust to the branch name of feeder repos if different

jobs:
  update-docs:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest

    steps:
      # Step 1: Checkout the main repository
      - name: Checkout Root Repo
        uses: actions/checkout@v3
        with:
          token: ${{ secrets.DEPLOY_PAT }}
          submodules: true # Ensures feeder submodules are updated

      # Step 2: Pull latest changes for submodules
      - name: Update Submodules
        run: |
          git submodule update --remote
          git add .
          git commit -m "Update submodules" || echo "No changes to commit"
          git push origin published

2. Configure the Feeder Repositories to Notify the Root Repository

Set up a webhook in the feeder repositories to notify the root repository (Documentation-Root-Repo) when changes are pushed.

Navigate to the feeder repository (My_Tech_Stack) on GitHub.
Go to Settings > Webhooks > Add Webhook.
Configure the webhook:
Payload URL: Use the GitHub API endpoint for your repository, e.g., https://api.github.com/repos/danielrosehill/Documentation-Root-Repo/dispatches
Content Type: application/json
Secret: (Optional) Add a secret for security.
Events to Trigger: Select push.
Add a GitHub PAT to the feeder repository webhook configuration for authentication. You can use the DEPLOY_PAT GitHub secret.

3. Configure the `published` Branch for Deployment

The published branch of your root repository is already configured to trigger MkDocs builds on Netlify. Ensure: - Your Netlify project is set to listen for changes on the published branch. - MkDocs is configured correctly in the mkdocs.yml file in the root repository.

Workflow Summary:

A change in a feeder repository triggers the webhook.
The webhook notifies the root repository via the GitHub API.
GitHub Actions in the root repository fetches and pulls the latest changes from feeder repositories and commits them to the published branch.
Netlify detects changes in the published branch and triggers an MkDocs build.

Advantages of This Setup:

Fully automated workflow within GitHub.
GitHub Actions provides native support for submodules and authentication via secrets.
Using webhooks ensures near-instant triggering of workflows.

Let me know if you'd like assistance setting up the webhook or tweaking the workflow!

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Summary

You want to automate the workflow where updates to feeder repositories notify a root documentation repository, triggering it to fetch the latest changes and update its published branch. The updated branch then automatically builds the site with MK Docs, deploying it via Netlify.

Recommended Approach

Using GitHub Actions in the feeder repositories to notify and trigger updates in the root repository is the most straightforward and integrated solution. This approach ensures all automation stays within GitHub and uses its native tools.

Workflow Setup

Feeder Repository (e.g., My_Tech_Stack) Configuration
Add a GitHub Actions workflow to send a webhook-like notification to the root repository when changes are pushed.
Root Repository (Documentation-Root-Repo) Configuration
Add a GitHub Actions workflow to listen for incoming repository dispatch events and pull updates from the submodules.
Ensure the workflow updates the published branch upon receiving the event.

Implementation Steps

1. Feeder Repository Workflow

In the feeder repository (e.g., My_Tech_Stack), create the following workflow:

Path: .github/workflows/notify-root.yml

Content:

name: Notify Root Repository

on:
  push:
    branches:
      - main  # Adjust to match your primary branch in the feeder repo

jobs:
  notify:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest

    steps:
      - name: Trigger Root Repository Workflow
        uses: peter-evans/repository-dispatch@v2
        with:
          token: ${{ secrets.DEPLOY_PAT }}
          repository: danielrosehill/Documentation-Root-Repo
          event-type: feeder-update
          client-payload: '{"repository": "My_Tech_Stack"}'

This workflow triggers a custom GitHub repository dispatch event (feeder-update) in the root repository.

2. Root Repository Workflow

In the root repository (Documentation-Root-Repo), create the following workflow:

Path: .github/workflows/sync-feeder-changes.yml

Content:

name: Sync Feeder Changes

on:
  repository_dispatch:
    types:
      - feeder-update

jobs:
  sync:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest

    steps:
      - name: Checkout Root Repository
        uses: actions/checkout@v3
        with:
          token: ${{ secrets.DEPLOY_PAT }}
          submodules: recursive  # Ensures all submodules are pulled

      - name: Fetch Updates from Submodules
        run: |
          git submodule update --remote --merge
          git add .
          git commit -m "Sync submodule updates from feeder repos" || echo "No changes to commit"
          git push origin published

This workflow does the following: - Listens for the feeder-update event. - Updates all submodules in the root repository to their latest versions. - Commits and pushes changes to the published branch.

Explanation of Key Steps

GitHub Actions in Feeder Repository

peter-evans/repository-dispatch: Sends a custom webhook-like event to the root repository.
DEPLOY_PAT: Used to authenticate the request securely.

GitHub Actions in Root Repository

repository_dispatch Event: Listens for notifications from feeder repositories.
git submodule update --remote --merge: Fetches and merges the latest changes from all submodules.
git push origin published: Ensures updates are pushed to the published branch.

Benefits of This Setup

GitHub-Native Solution: No external automation platforms required.
Secure: Uses a GitHub PAT (DEPLOY_PAT) stored as a secret for secure authentication.
Minimal Manual Intervention: Feeder repositories notify the root repository, which then automatically syncs and updates.

## ChatGPT Run 5

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Summary of Your Workflow

You want to automate a documentation publishing pipeline using GitHub. Changes pushed to feeder repositories should notify the main repository (private Documentation-Root-Repo), which should:

Pull those changes into its published branch.
Trigger a build via MK Docs (already set up to build on published pushes).

Recommendation

Use GitHub Actions to achieve this. It is native to GitHub, supports webhook triggers, and integrates seamlessly with repositories. Using GitHub Actions simplifies the setup, eliminates the need for external automation platforms, and ensures secure token management via DEPLOY_PAT.

Steps to Configure the Automation

1. Grant Access to Feeder Repository

Ensure the feeder repo (My_Tech_Stack) has sufficient permissions to trigger workflows in the private root repository: - Add DEPLOY_PAT as a secret in the feeder repo. - Go to the feeder repo → Settings → Secrets and variables → Actions → New Repository Secret → Add DEPLOY_PAT.

2. Create GitHub Actions Workflow in Feeder Repo

Set up a GitHub Actions workflow in the feeder repo to notify the root repo of changes.

File Path: .github/workflows/notify-root-repo.yml
Content:

name: Notify Root Repository

on:
  push:
    branches:
      - main  # Adjust if using a different branch for updates

jobs:
  notify:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    steps:
      - name: Notify root repository
        run: |
          curl -X POST \
          -H "Authorization: token ${{ secrets.DEPLOY_PAT }}" \
          -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
          -d '{"event_type": "pull-updates"}' \
          https://api.github.com/repos/danielrosehill/Documentation-Root-Repo/dispatches

This workflow triggers a repository_dispatch event in the root repo whenever changes are pushed to the feeder repo.

3. Create GitHub Actions Workflow in Root Repo

Set up a GitHub Actions workflow in the root repo to handle the repository_dispatch event and pull changes from feeder repos into the published branch.

File Path: .github/workflows/update-published.yml
Content:

name: Pull Updates from Feeder Repositories

on:
  repository_dispatch:
    types:
      - pull-updates

jobs:
  pull-updates:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest

    steps:
      - name: Check out root repository
        uses: actions/checkout@v3
        with:
          ref: published  # Target the published branch

      - name: Pull updates from feeder repositories
        run: |
          git submodule update --remote --merge
          git add .
          git commit -m "Updated submodules from feeder repositories" || echo "No changes to commit"
          git push origin published
        env:
          GITHUB_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.DEPLOY_PAT }}

This workflow does the following: 1. Checks out the published branch of the root repo. 2. Updates submodules with the latest changes from feeder repos. 3. Commits and pushes changes back to the published branch.

4. Ensure Submodule Configuration

Verify that your submodules are configured correctly in the root repo (Documentation-Root-Repo): - Add submodules using:

git submodule add https://github.com/danielrosehill/My_Tech_Stack.git <relative-path>
git commit -m "Added My_Tech_Stack submodule"

- Push these changes to the published branch of the root repo.

Final Workflow Summary

Feeder Repo Workflow: Pushes changes → Sends repository_dispatch event to root repo.
Root Repo Workflow: Listens for repository_dispatch → Updates submodules → Pushes to published branch.
MK Docs: Automatically builds on published branch updates.

This approach is secure, integrates seamlessly with GitHub, and requires minimal maintenance. Let me know if you need further assistance!

ChatGPT Output Runs

ChatGPT, Run 1

Summary of Task

Recommended Setup

Steps to Configure the Automation

1. Set Up a Webhook in Feeder Repositories

2. Create a GitHub Actions Workflow in the Root Repository

3. Link Feeder Repo Updates to the Root Repo Dispatch

Final Workflow

Notes

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Summary

Recommendation

Plan and Steps to Configure

Step 1: Set up Webhook in the Feeder Repository

Step 2: Add a GitHub Actions Workflow in the Root Repository

Step 3: Configure the Feeder Repo to Trigger the Workflow

Step 4: Confirm MKDocs Auto-Build on published

Summary of Workflow

ChatGPT, Run 3

Summary of Prompt:

Recommended Setup:

Configuration Steps:

1. Set Up the GitHub Actions Workflow in the Main Repository

2. Configure the Feeder Repositories to Notify the Root Repository

3. Configure the published Branch for Deployment

Workflow Summary:

Advantages of This Setup:

ChatGPT Run 4

Summary

Recommended Approach

Workflow Setup

Implementation Steps

1. Feeder Repository Workflow

2. Root Repository Workflow

Explanation of Key Steps

GitHub Actions in Feeder Repository

GitHub Actions in Root Repository

Benefits of This Setup

Summary of Your Workflow

Recommendation

Steps to Configure the Automation

1. Grant Access to Feeder Repository

2. Create GitHub Actions Workflow in Feeder Repo

3. Create GitHub Actions Workflow in Root Repo

4. Ensure Submodule Configuration

Final Workflow Summary

Step 4: Confirm MKDocs Auto-Build on `published`

3. Configure the `published` Branch for Deployment