I want to process GitHub webhook events (like push notifications and other repository activities) inside my C# console application. I’m confused about how the webhook system actually works.
Do I need to create some kind of HTTP server that GitHub can send POST requests to? Or is there a way for my console app to actively poll or subscribe to GitHub events without running a web service?
I’ve been reading through the GitHub documentation but I can’t figure out the correct approach. Should I be setting up an HTTP listener in my console app to receive the webhook data when GitHub sends it?
yeah, you gotta have an HTTP endpoint up n runnin. i actually use ASP.NET Core’s kestrel server in my console app – way simpler than HttpListener. just set up a minimal API to listen for GitHub’s POST requests at a specific route. also, don’t forget to check the webhook signature, or you might get spammed!
To handle GitHub webhook notifications in your C# console application, you indeed need to set up an HTTP server. Utilizing the HttpListener class is a suitable option as it allows your console app to listen for incoming POST requests from GitHub. Ensure you specify a port for the listener and configure your GitHub repository to send webhook payloads to that endpoint. Also, make sure your application is accessible externally; you can either host it publicly or use a tool like ngrok for local testing. This way, you can efficiently process push notifications and other events without needing polling.