This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Ram
When I set out to build a chat-triggered automation pipeline, I had one goal: make infrastructure operations as easy as sending a Teams message. I explored licensed tools like Power Automate and Copilot Studio — but due to organizational constraints, I needed to pivot.
What came out of that constraint is now one of the most scalable, cost-efficient patterns I’ve implemented: a GitOps-powered, Teams-triggered automation fabric backed by Logic Apps and AWX. Here’s how I made it happen.
I wanted a solution that would let my team:
Trigger infrastructure jobs (like power cycling a VM)
Use Microsoft Teams as the front door
Avoid manual YAML edits or AWX logins
Maintain a strong audit trail with Git
But...
Power Automate - Required additional licensing
*Copilot Studio *- Locked behind paid tiers
The Architecture I Built
I leaned on services already approved within my organization — Teams, Azure Logic Apps, Azure DevOps, and AWX.
Here’s the flow I designed:
Teams Message → Logic App (API Push) → Git Repo (YAML Update) → Azure DevOps Pipeline → AWX Job Execution
What I Gained
Zero-touch cloud automation triggered by chat
Auditability and traceability using Git commits
Secure, collaborative workflows with no direct infra access needed
No extra cost — all tools approved and within license
Easy extensibility — add new jobs by updating config paths
Final Thoughts
I didn’t build this because I couldn’t get a license — I built it because I wanted more control, traceability, and simplicity. The result? A resilient, Git-native automation framework that feels as modern as it is practical.
If you’re facing tooling constraints or want to avoid adding overhead to your ops stack, know this: Sometimes, building your own solution is the most powerful path forward.
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Ram
Ram | Sciencx (2025-06-24T10:37:45+00:00) How I Built a Chat-Triggered ChatOps Pipeline Using Teams, Logic Apps & AWX. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2025/06/24/how-i-built-a-chat-triggered-chatops-pipeline-using-teams-logic-apps-awx/
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