Integrate the Pexels API with the Data Stores API

The Pexels API provides access to a well-curated library of high-quality photos and videos, all offered under the Pexels license which allows for a broad range of uses. On Pipedream, this API becomes a treasure trove for automations that require dynamic, attractive visuals. Whether for social media posts, content curation, or website updates, you can fetch and utilize rich media programmatically to enhance your digital projects.

Connect Pexels#

import { axios } from "@pipedream/platform"
export default defineComponent({
  props: {
    pexels: {
      type: "app",
      app: "pexels",
    }
  },
  async run({steps, $}) {
    return await axios($, {
      url: `https://api.pexels.com/v1/search?query=people`,
      headers: {
        "Authorization": `${this.pexels.$auth.api_key}`,
      },
    })
  },
})

Overview of Data Stores#

Data Stores are a key-value store that allow you to persist state and share data across workflows. You can perform CRUD operations, enabling dynamic data management within your serverless architecture. Use it to save results from API calls, user inputs, or interim data; then read, update, or enrich this data in subsequent steps or workflows. Data Stores simplify stateful logic and cross-workflow communication, making them ideal for tracking process statuses, aggregating metrics, or serving as a simple configuration store.

Connect Data Stores#

export default defineComponent({
  props: {
    myDataStore: {
      type: "data_store",
    },
  },
  async run({ steps, $ }) {
    await this.myDataStore.set("key_here","Any serializable JSON as the value")
    return await this.myDataStore.get("key_here")
  },
})