Are you tired of manually checking your GitHub profile to see who followed you? What if you could get daily email notifications with your latest GitHub followers—without writing a single line of code?

In this step-by-step guide, I’ll show you how to set up an automated GitHub Follower Notification Bot that sends you email updates. Whether you're a developer, open-source contributor, or just curious about your GitHub growth, this tool will save you time and keep you informed.

🚀 Why You Need GitHub Follower Email Notifications

  1. Stay updated without logging into GitHub daily.
  2. Track your growth and engagement effortlessly.
  3. No coding skills required—just follow simple steps.
  4. Fully automated—set it once and forget it!

🔧 What You’ll Need

Before we begin, make sure you have:

  • ✅ A GitHub account
  • ✅ A Gmail account (for email notifications)
  • ✅ 5 minutes to set everything up

For Detailed Setup Guide

📥 Step 1: Fork the GitHub Follower Notification Bot

  • Go to the GitHub Follower Notification Bot repository.
  • Click "Fork" (top-right corner) to create your own copy.
  • Fork the repository

⚙️ Step 2: Configure Your GitHub Token

To let the bot access your follower data, you need a GitHub Personal Access Token (PAT).

  1. Go to GitHub Settings > Developer Settings > Personal Access Tokens.
  2. Click "Generate new token".
  3. Give it a name (e.g., Follower-Bot).
  4. Select the repo and user scopes.
  5. Click "Generate token" and copy it (you won’t see it again!).

⚠️ Keep this token private! Never share it publicly.

📧 Step 3: Set Up Email Notifications

The bot uses Gmail to send notifications. Here’s how to configure it:

  • Enable "Less Secure Apps" in Gmail (or use an App Password if 2FA is enabled).
  • Go to Google Account Security.
  • Turn on "Allow less secure apps" (or generate an App Password).
  • Add Secrets to Your Repository
  • Go to your forked repo → Settings → Secrets → Actions.
  • Add these secrets: 
Secret Name Value
GITHUB_TOKEN    Your GitHub PAT (from Step 2)
GMAIL_USERNAME  Your Gmail (e.g., [email protected])
GMAIL_PASSWORD  Your Gmail password/App Password
RECIPIENT_EMAIL Email where you want updates

🔄 Step 4: Run the Bot Daily (Automatically!)

The bot uses GitHub Actions to check for new followers every day.

  • Go to the "Actions" tab in your repo.
  • Click "Enable Workflows".

The bot will now run daily at 12:00 AM UTC.

🎉 Done! You’ll now get email updates whenever someone follows you on GitHub.

🔍 Troubleshooting & FAQs

❓ Why am I not getting emails?

  • Check Gmail spam folder.
  • Ensure GitHub Actions ran successfully (check the logs).

❓ Can I change the notification frequency?

  • Yes! Edit the .github/workflows/main.yml file and adjust the cron schedule.

❓ Is this secure?

  • Yes! Your token and email credentials are stored securely in GitHub Secrets.

📢 Final Thoughts

Now you can track your GitHub followers effortlessly with zero manual work. This bot is perfect for:

  • Developers who want to monitor their GitHub growth.
  • Open-source maintainers tracking community engagement.
  • Anyone who loves automation!

By following this guide, you’ll never miss a GitHub follower again! 🚀 Let me know how it works for you. Happy coding! 😊