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Events that trigger workflows

You can configure your workflows to run when specific activity on GitHub Enterprise Server happens, at a scheduled time, or when an event outside of GitHub Enterprise Server occurs.

About events that trigger workflows

Workflow triggers are events that cause a workflow to run. For more information about how to use workflow triggers, see "Triggering a workflow."

Some events have multiple activity types. For these events, you can specify which activity types will trigger a workflow run. For more information about what each activity type means, see "