Create or Update Contact with Dex API on New Column from MySQL API

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Getting Started#

This integration creates a workflow with a MySQL trigger and Dex action. When you configure and deploy the workflow, it will run on Pipedream's servers 24x7 for free.

Select this integration
Configure the New Column trigger
1. Connect your MySQL account
2. Configure timer
3. Select a Table
Configure the Create or Update Contact action
1. Connect your Dex account
2. Configure Email
3. Optional- Configure First Name
4. Optional- Configure Last Name
5. Optional- Configure Phone Number
6. Optional- Configure Job Title
7. Optional- Configure Description
8. Optional- Configure Education
9. Optional- Configure Image URL
10. Optional- Configure LinkedIn
11. Optional- Configure Twitter
12. Optional- Configure Instagram
13. Optional- Configure Telegram
14. Optional- Configure Birthday Year
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 Column on MySQL

Description:Emit new event when you add a new column to a table. [See the docs here](https://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/8.0/en/show-columns.html)

Version:2.0.5

Key:mysql-new-column

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MySQL Overview#

The MySQL application on Pipedream enables direct interaction with your MySQL databases, allowing you to perform CRUD operations—create, read, update, delete—on your data with ease. You can leverage these capabilities to automate data synchronization, report generation, and event-based triggers that kick off workflows in other apps. With Pipedream's serverless platform, you can connect MySQL to hundreds of other services without managing infrastructure, crafting complex code, or handling authentication.

Trigger Code#

import common from "../common/table.mjs";

export default {
  ...common,
  key: "mysql-new-column",
  name: "New Column",
  description: "Emit new event when you add a new column to a table. [See the docs here](https://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/8.0/en/show-columns.html)",
  type: "source",
  version: "2.0.5",
  dedupe: "unique",
  props: {
    ...common.props,
    db: "$.service.db",
  },
  methods: {
    ...common.methods,
    _getPreviousColumns() {
      return this.db.get("previousColumns");
    },
    _setPreviousColumns(previousColumns) {
      this.db.set("previousColumns", previousColumns);
    },
    async listResults() {
      const { table } = this;
      let previousColumns = this._getPreviousColumns() || [];
      const columns = await this.mysql.listNewColumns({
        table,
        previousColumns,
      });
      this.iterateAndEmitEvents(columns);

      const newColumnNames =
        columns
          .map((column) => column.Field)
          .filter((c) => !previousColumns.includes(c));

      previousColumns = previousColumns.concat(newColumnNames);
      this._setPreviousColumns(previousColumns);
    },
    generateMeta(column) {
      const columnName = column.Field;
      return {
        id: `${columnName}${this.table}`,
        summary: columnName,
        ts: Date.now(),
      };
    },
  },
};

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
MySQL	`mysql`	`app`	This component uses the MySQL app.
	`timer`	`$.interface.timer`
Table	`table`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu.
N/A	`db`	`$.service.db`	This component uses `$.service.db` to maintain state between executions.

Trigger Authentication#

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

Connecting to Restricted Databases

Either enable the shared static IP for this account below, or configure a VPC to deploy any workflow in your workspace to a private network with a dedicated static IP. Learn more in our docs.

SSL Setup

Configure SSL on your MySQL database by providing the CA (Certificate Authority), and choosing between Full Verification, Verify Certificate Authority (CA), or Skip Verification. Skipping verification is not recommended as this has serious security implications.

About MySQL#

MySQL is an open-source relational database management system.

Action#

Create or Update Contact on Dex

Description:Adds a new contact or updates an existing one if the email address already exists in the Dex system. [See the documentation](https://guide.getdex.com/dex-user-api/post-contact)

Version:0.0.1

Key:dex-create-update-contact

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Dex Overview#

The Dex API offers a path to streamline and automate your relationship management by allowing you to sync, update, and interact with your personal Dex CRM data programmatically. On Pipedream, you can leverage this API to create powerful automations that keep your network vibrant and your connections strong, without manual effort. By integrating Dex with other apps on Pipedream, you can tailor workflows that sync contact info, set reminders for follow-ups, or trigger personalized communications based on various criteria.

Action Code#

import dex from "../../dex.app.mjs";
import utils from "../../common/utils.mjs";

export default {
  key: "dex-create-update-contact",
  name: "Create or Update Contact",
  description: "Adds a new contact or updates an existing one if the email address already exists in the Dex system. [See the documentation](https://guide.getdex.com/dex-user-api/post-contact)",
  version: "0.0.1",
  type: "action",
  props: {
    dex,
    email: {
      type: "string",
      label: "Email",
      description: "The email of the contact",
    },
    firstName: {
      type: "string",
      label: "First Name",
      description: "The first name of the contact",
      optional: true,
    },
    lastName: {
      type: "string",
      label: "Last Name",
      description: "The last name of the contact",
      optional: true,
    },
    phoneNumber: {
      type: "string",
      label: "Phone Number",
      description: "The phone number of the contact",
      optional: true,
    },
    jobTitle: {
      type: "string",
      label: "Job Title",
      description: "Job title of the contact",
      optional: true,
    },
    description: {
      type: "string",
      label: "Description",
      description: "Description of the contact",
      optional: true,
    },
    education: {
      type: "string",
      label: "Education",
      description: "Education of the contact",
      optional: true,
    },
    imageUrl: {
      type: "string",
      label: "Image URL",
      description: "Image URL of the contact",
      optional: true,
    },
    linkedin: {
      type: "string",
      label: "LinkedIn",
      description: "LinkedIn URL of the contact",
      optional: true,
    },
    twitter: {
      type: "string",
      label: "Twitter",
      description: "Twitter URL of the contact",
      optional: true,
    },
    instagram: {
      type: "string",
      label: "Instagram",
      description: "Instagram URL of the contact",
      optional: true,
    },
    telegram: {
      type: "string",
      label: "Telegram",
      description: "Telegram URL of the contact",
      optional: true,
    },
    birthdayYear: {
      type: "string",
      label: "Birthday Year",
      description: "Birthday year of the contact",
      optional: true,
    },
  },
  async run({ $ }) {
    const { search_contacts_by_exact_email: match } = await this.dex.getContact({
      $,
      params: {
        email: this.email,
      },
    });
    const data = utils.cleanObject({
      first_name: this.firstName,
      last_name: this.lastName,
      job_title: this.jobTitle,
      description: this.description,
      education: this.education,
      image_url: this.imageUrl,
      linkedin: this.linkedin,
      twitter: this.twitter,
      instagram: this.instagram,
      telegram: this.telegram,
      birthday_year: this.birthdayYear,
    });
    let response;
    if (match?.length) {
      const contact = match[0];
      response = await this.dex.updateContact({
        $,
        contactId: contact.id,
        data: utils.cleanObject({
          contactId: contact.id,
          changes: data,
          update_contact_phone_numbers: this.phoneNumber
            ? true
            : undefined,
          contact_phone_numbers: this.phoneNumber
            ? [
              {
                contact_id: contact.id,
                phone_number: this.phoneNumber,
              },
            ]
            : undefined,
        }),
      });
    } else {
      response = await this.dex.createContact({
        $,
        data: {
          contact: utils.cleanObject({
            ...data,
            contact_emails: {
              data: {
                email: this.email,
              },
            },
            contact_phone_numbers: this.phoneNumber
              ? {
                data: {
                  phone_number: this.phoneNumber,
                },
              }
              : undefined,
          }),
        },
      });
    }

    $.export("$summary", `Successfully ${match?.length
      ? "updated"
      : "created"} contact ${this.email}`);
    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
Dex	`dex`	`app`	This component uses the Dex app.
Email	`email`	`string`	The email of the contact
First Name	`firstName`	`string`	The first name of the contact
Last Name	`lastName`	`string`	The last name of the contact
Phone Number	`phoneNumber`	`string`	The phone number of the contact
Job Title	`jobTitle`	`string`	Job title of the contact
Description	`description`	`string`	Description of the contact
Education	`education`	`string`	Education of the contact
Image URL	`imageUrl`	`string`	Image URL of the contact
LinkedIn	`linkedin`	`string`	LinkedIn URL of the contact
Twitter	`twitter`	`string`	Twitter URL of the contact
Instagram	`instagram`	`string`	Instagram URL of the contact
Telegram	`telegram`	`string`	Telegram URL of the contact
Birthday Year	`birthdayYear`	`string`	Birthday year of the contact