The Problem: Manual Discord Updates

If you run a Discord community for your product, you know the pain: every time you ship a new feature or fix a bug, you need to manually write an update and post it to your announcements channel. It's tedious, easy to forget, and takes time away from building.

The solution? Automate Discord release notes directly from your GitHub repository. Every push, every merge, every deployment can automatically notify your community.

Why Automate Discord Release Notes?

• Never forget an update - Every change gets communicated automatically
• Save hours per month - No more manual copy-pasting
• Keep users engaged - Regular updates show active development
• Professional formatting - Consistent, well-structured messages every time

Method 1: Discord Webhooks (Basic)

The simplest approach uses Discord webhooks with GitHub Actions. Here's how:

Step 1: Create a Discord Webhook

1. Open your Discord server settings
2. Go to Integrations → Webhooks
3. Click "New Webhook" and name it (e.g., "Release Notes")
4. Copy the webhook URL

Step 2: Add GitHub Action

Create a workflow file that posts to Discord on each release:

name: Discord Release Notes
on:
  release:
    types: [published]
jobs:
  notify:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    steps:
      - name: Post to Discord
        run: |
          curl -X POST $DISCORD_WEBHOOK \
            -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
            -d '{"content": "New release: ${{ github.event.release.tag_name }}"}'
        env:
          DISCORD_WEBHOOK: ${{ secrets.DISCORD_WEBHOOK }}

Limitation: This only posts basic messages. The release notes aren't formatted nicely or translated into user-friendly language.

Method 2: ReleaseFlow (Recommended)

For release notes that actually engage your community, you need AI-powered generation. ReleaseFlow reads your actual code changes and creates user-friendly release notes automatically.

How It Works:

1. Connect GitHub - Install the ReleaseFlow GitHub App
2. Connect Discord - Authorize your Discord server
3. Set schedule - Daily, weekly, or monthly updates
4. Done - AI generates and posts release notes automatically

The Difference:

Instead of posting raw commit messages like "fix: null pointer exception," ReleaseFlow generates:

"Fixed a crash that occurred when loading your dashboard. Your experience should now be smoother and more reliable."

Best Practices for Discord Release Notes

• Choose the right channel - Use a dedicated #updates or #changelog channel
• Set expectations - Let users know how often to expect updates
• Use embeds - Discord embeds look more professional than plain text
• Include links - Link to documentation or your product

Get Started in 5 Minutes

Ready to automate your Discord release notes? Sign up for ReleaseFlow and connect your GitHub repository and Discord server. Your first automated release notes will be ready in minutes.