Create Postcard with Lob API on New Attachment Received from Gmail (Developer App) API

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Getting Started#

This integration creates a workflow with a Gmail (Developer App) trigger and Lob action. When you configure and deploy the workflow, it will run on Pipedream's servers 24x7 for free.

Select this integration
Configure the New Attachment Received trigger
1. Configure timer
2. Connect your Gmail (Developer App) account
3. Optional- Configure Search Query
4. Optional- Select one or more Labels
Configure the Create Postcard action
1. Connect your Lob account
2. Configure Description
3. Select a To
4. Configure Front
5. Configure Back
6. Select a Size
7. Select a Mail Type
8. Optional- Configure Merge Variables
9. Optional- Configure Send Date
10. Optional- Select a From
Deploy the workflow
Send a test event to validate your setup
Turn on the trigger

Details#

This integration uses pre-built, source-available components from Pipedream's GitHub repo. These components are developed by Pipedream and the community, and verified and maintained by Pipedream.

To contribute an update to an existing component or create a new component, create a PR on GitHub. If you're new to Pipedream component development, you can start with quickstarts for trigger span and action development, and then review the component API reference.

Trigger#

New Attachment Received on Gmail (Developer App)

Description:Emit new event for each attachment in a message received. This source is capped at 100 max new messages per run.

Version:0.0.12

Key:gmail_custom_oauth-new-attachment-received

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Gmail (Developer App) Overview#

With the Gmail (Developer App) API on Pipedream, you can automate a variety of email-related tasks, directly manipulating your Gmail account to streamline workflows. From sending emails programmatically to parsing new inbound messages for data extraction, the API allows for deep interaction with your Gmail inbox. Use cases include automating follow-ups, organizing your inbox with filters and labels, and synchronizing important email events with other services to act upon new information instantly.

Trigger Code#

import base from "../../../gmail/sources/new-attachment-received/new-attachment-received.mjs";
import overrideApp from "../../common/override-app.mjs";

overrideApp(base);

export default {
  ...base,
  key: "gmail_custom_oauth-new-attachment-received",
  name: "New Attachment Received",
  description: "Emit new event for each attachment in a message received. This source is capped at 100 max new messages per run.",
  version: "0.0.12",
  type: "source",
  dedupe: "unique",
};

Trigger Configuration#

This component may be configured based on the props defined in the component code. Pipedream automatically prompts for input values in the UI and CLI.

Label	Prop	Type	Description
N/A	`db`	`$.service.db`	This component uses `$.service.db` to maintain state between executions.
	`timer`	`$.interface.timer`
Gmail (Developer App)	`gmail`	`app`	This component uses the Gmail (Developer App) app.
Search Query	`q`	`string`	Apply a search filter using Gmail's standard search operators
Labels	`labels`	`string[]`	Select a value from the drop down menu.

Trigger Authentication#

Gmail (Developer App) uses OAuth authentication. When you connect your Gmail (Developer App) account, Pipedream will open a popup window where you can sign into Gmail (Developer App) and grant Pipedream permission to connect to your account. Pipedream securely stores and automatically refreshes the OAuth tokens so you can easily authenticate any Gmail (Developer App) API.

Pipedream requests the following authorization scopes when you connect your account:

do not use

About Gmail (Developer App)#

Private and secure email by Google at no cost, for business and consumer accounts. Use this app to connect your own developer account credentials.

Action#

Create Postcard on Lob

Description:Creates a new postcard given information. [See docs here](https://docs.lob.com/#tag/Postcards/operation/postcard_create).

Version:0.0.2

Key:lob-create-postcard

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Lob Overview#

The Lob API provides a suite of automation capabilities focused on direct mail, address verification, and print management. With Lob, you can automate the sending of physical mail programmatically, verify addresses to ensure deliverability, and manage printing logistics for marketing campaigns or operational needs. It's a powerful tool for bridging the digital and physical mailing worlds, particularly useful for marketing, billing, and compliance communications.

Action Code#

import { defineAction } from "@pipedream/types";
import lob from "../../app/lob.app.mjs";
import constants from "../../app/common/constants.mjs";
export default defineAction({
    key: "lob-create-postcard",
    name: "Create Postcard",
    description: "Creates a new postcard given information. [See docs here](https://docs.lob.com/#tag/Postcards/operation/postcard_create).",
    version: "0.0.2",
    type: "action",
    props: {
        lob,
        description: {
            type: "string",
            label: "Description",
            description: "An internal description that identifies this resource",
        },
        to: {
            propDefinition: [
                lob,
                "addressId",
            ],
            label: "To",
            description: "Must either be an `addressId` or an inline object with correct address parameters",
        },
        front: {
            type: "string",
            label: "Front",
            description: "The artwork to use as the front of your postcard. May be a `templateId` or a HTML string. [HTML Examples](https://docs.lob.com/#section/HTML-Examples)",
        },
        back: {
            type: "string",
            label: "Back",
            description: "The artwork to use as the back of your postcard. May be a `templateId` or a HTML string. Be sure to leave room for address and postage information as in this [example template](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/public.lob.com/assets/templates/postcards/4x6_postcard.pdf).",
        },
        size: {
            type: "string",
            label: "Size",
            description: "Specifies the size of the postcard. Only **4x6** postcards can be sent to international destinations",
            options: constants.POSTCARD_SIZES,
            default: "4x6",
        },
        mailType: {
            type: "string",
            label: "Mail Type",
            description: "The mail postage type: `usps_first_class` (default) or `usps_standard` - a cheaper option which is less predictable and takes longer to deliver",
            options: constants.MAIL_TYPES,
            default: "usps_first_class",
        },
        mergeVariables: {
            type: "object",
            label: "Merge Variables",
            description: "An object for substituting variables to render dynamic content in your template. [Merge Variables Guide](https://help.lob.com/en_US/print_mail/dynamic-personalization#using-html-and-merge-variables)",
            optional: true,
        },
        sendDate: {
            type: "string",
            label: "Send Date",
            description: "A timestamp in **ISO 8601** format which specifies a date after the current time and up to 180 days in the future to send the letter off for production. Until the `send_date` has passed, the mailpiece can be canceled",
            optional: true,
        },
        from: {
            propDefinition: [
                lob,
                "addressId",
            ],
            label: "From",
            description: "Required if `to` address is international. Must either be an `addressId` or an inline object with correct address parameters",
            optional: true,
        },
    },
    async run({ $ }) {
        const response = await this.lob.createPostcard({
            description: this.description,
            to: this.to,
            front: this.front,
            back: this.back,
            size: this.size,
            mailType: this.mailType,
            merge_variables: this.mergeVariables,
            send_date: this.sendDate,
            from: this.from,
        });
        $.export("$summary", "Successfully created postcard");
        return response;
    },
});

Action Configuration#

This component may be configured based on the props defined in the component code. Pipedream automatically prompts for input values in the UI.

Label	Prop	Type	Description
Lob	`lob`	`app`	This component uses the Lob app.
Description	`description`	`string`	An internal description that identifies this resource
To	`to`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu.
Front	`front`	`string`	The artwork to use as the front of your postcard. May be a `templateId` or a HTML string. HTML Examples
Back	`back`	`string`	The artwork to use as the back of your postcard. May be a `templateId` or a HTML string. Be sure to leave room for address and postage information as in this example template.
Size	`size`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu:`4x66x96x11`
Mail Type	`mailType`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu:`usps_first_classusps_standard`
Merge Variables	`mergeVariables`	`object`	An object for substituting variables to render dynamic content in your template. Merge Variables Guide
Send Date	`sendDate`	`string`	A timestamp in ISO 8601 format which specifies a date after the current time and up to 180 days in the future to send the letter off for production. Until the `send_date` has passed, the mailpiece can be canceled
From	`from`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu.

Action Authentication#

Lob uses API keys for authentication. When you connect your Lob account, Pipedream securely stores the keys so you can easily authenticate to Lob APIs in both code and no-code steps.

Enter your Live Lob secret API key below.

You can find this key under your account settings in the Lob dashboard.

Alternatively, you can use your Test Secret API Key, but you'll need to create a new Lob Connected Account in Pipedream in order to make Live requests.

About Lob#

Direct Mail Automation and Address Verification APIs

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