Setting Up Jenkins Build Notifications in Google Chat: A Practical Guide

Introduction

In this guide, we’ll walk through the process of setting up Jenkins build notifications in a Google Workspace chat. By integrating Jenkins with Google Chat, you can receive real-time updates on the status of your builds (success, failure, etc.) directly in your workspace. This is a great way to keep your team informed and streamline communication for better productivity.

Prerequisites

• A running Jenkins server with administrator access.
• A Google Workspace account with access to Google Chat.
• Basic knowledge of Jenkins pipelines/jobs.

Steps to Set Up Jenkins Build Notifications in Google Workspace

Step 1: Install the Google Hangouts Chat Bot in Google Workspace

1. Open your Google Workspace and navigate to the desired space/channel where you want to receive Jenkins build notifications.

2. Go to the Settings of the space, and under the Integrations tab, click on Apps.

3. In the search bar, type “Jenkins” and you should see a Jenkins bot listed for Google Chat.

4. Click Add to add the bot to the space.

5. Once the bot is added, it will automatically send a message to the workspace containing a token and a link to download the Jenkins plugin google-hangouts-chat-notifier.hpi.

Keep this token handy as you’ll need it later.

Step 2: Install the Jenkins Plugin

1. Log in to your Jenkins server with administrator privileges.

2. Go to Manage Jenkins > Manage Plugins.

3. Under the Advanced tab, click Upload Plugin and choose the google-hangouts-chat-notifier.hpi plugin file you downloaded earlier.

4. After uploading, Jenkins will install the plugin. Once installed, restart Jenkins to apply the changes.

Step 3: Configure the Jenkins Job for Notifications

1. Go to the Pipelines or Jobs section in Jenkins, and select the pipeline you want to configure for notifications (for example, “Dev”).

2. Click on Configure in the left-hand menu for the selected pipeline.

3. Scroll down to the Post-build Actions section.

4. Click on Add Post-build Action and select Notify Hangouts Chat (the option provided by the plugin).

5. In the Chat Token field, paste the token you received from the Google Chat bot during installation.

6. Select the notification triggers you wish to use (for example, “Notify build start”, “Notify build failure”, etc.).

Step 4: Test the Configuration

1. After configuring the notification settings, save your changes and run the Jenkins build.

2. Once the build starts, you should see a notification in your Google Workspace chat, indicating the status of the build (e.g., “Build Started”, “Build Failed”, etc.).

Conclusion

Now your Jenkins builds are successfully integrated with Google Workspace! By following these steps, you can keep your team updated in real-time about build statuses, helping you improve collaboration and streamline communication.

This integration can be customized to notify your team on various build events, ensuring you’re always in the loop regarding your CI/CD pipeline’s progress.