Start Render with Shotstack API on New Table from PostgreSQL API

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Getting Started#

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

Select this integration
Configure the New Table trigger
1. Connect your PostgreSQL account
2. Configure Polling Interval
3. Select a Schema
Configure the Start Render action
1. Connect your Shotstack account
2. Configure Timeline
3. Select a Output Format
4. Select a Output Resolution
5. Optional- Configure Callback URL
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 Table on PostgreSQL

Description:Emit new event when a new table is added to the database. [See the documentation](https://node-postgres.com/features/queries)

Version:2.0.8

Key:postgresql-new-table

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PostgreSQL Overview#

On Pipedream, you can leverage the PostgreSQL app to create workflows that automate database operations, synchronize data across platforms, and react to database events in real-time. Think handling new row entries, updating records from webhooks, or even compiling reports on a set schedule. Pipedream's serverless platform provides a powerful way to connect PostgreSQL with a variety of apps, enabling you to create tailored automation that fits your specific needs.

Trigger Code#

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

export default {
  ...common,
  name: "New Table",
  key: "postgresql-new-table",
  description: "Emit new event when a new table is added to the database. [See the documentation](https://node-postgres.com/features/queries)",
  version: "2.0.8",
  type: "source",
  props: {
    ...common.props,
    schema: {
      propDefinition: [
        common.props.postgresql,
        "schema",
      ],
    },
  },
  async run() {
    const previousTables = this._getPreviousValues() || [];

    const tables = await this.postgresql.getTables(this.schema);

    const newTables = tables.filter((table) => !previousTables.includes(table));
    for (const table of newTables) {
      const meta = this.generateMeta(table);
      this.$emit(table, meta);
    }

    this._setPreviousValues(tables);
  },
};

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
PostgreSQL	`postgresql`	`app`	This component uses the PostgreSQL app.
N/A	`db`	`$.service.db`	This component uses `$.service.db` to maintain state between executions.
Polling Interval	`timer`	`$.interface.timer`	Pipedream will poll the API on this schedule
Schema	`schema`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu.

Trigger Authentication#

PostgreSQL uses API keys for authentication. When you connect your PostgreSQL account, Pipedream securely stores the keys so you can easily authenticate to PostgreSQL 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 PostgreSQL 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 PostgreSQL#

PostgreSQL is a free and open-source relational database management system emphasizing extensibility and SQL compliance.

Action#

Start Render on Shotstack

Description:Initiate rendering of a video using a timeline created in Shotstack API. [See the documentation here](https://shotstack.io/docs/api/?shell#render-asset).

Version:0.0.2

Key:shotstack-start-render

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Shotstack Overview#

The Shotstack API is a video editing platform that allows you to automate the creation and production of videos. With it, you can edit clips, add transitions, overlays, and backgrounds, and even include music in your videos. Integrating Shotstack with Pipedream can supercharge your workflow by automating the video creation process. You can trigger video edits in response to various events, manage assets, or even kick off rendering jobs based on data from other apps and services.

Action Code#

import app from "../../shotstack.app.mjs";
import constants from "../../common/constants.mjs";
import utils from "../../common/utils.mjs";

export default {
  key: "shotstack-start-render",
  name: "Start Render",
  description: "Initiate rendering of a video using a timeline created in Shotstack API. [See the documentation here](https://shotstack.io/docs/api/?shell#render-asset).",
  type: "action",
  version: "0.0.2",
  annotations: {
    destructiveHint: false,
    openWorldHint: true,
    readOnlyHint: false,
  },
  props: {
    app,
    timeline: {
      type: "string",
      label: "Timeline",
      description: "The timeline to render. [See the documentation for the timeline object here](https://shotstack.io/docs/api/?shell#tocs_timeline)",
    },
    outputFormat: {
      type: "string",
      label: "Output Format",
      description: "The output format and type of media file to generate.",
      options: Object.values(constants.OUTPUT_FORMAT),
    },
    outputResolution: {
      type: "string",
      label: "Output Resolution",
      description: "The output resolution of the video or image.",
      options: Object.values(constants.OUTPUT_RESOLUTION),
    },
    callback: {
      description: "An optional webhook callback URL used to receive status notifications when a render completes or fails.",
      optional: true,
      propDefinition: [
        app,
        "callback",
      ],
    },
  },
  methods: {
    startRender(args = {}) {
      return this.app.post({
        path: "/render",
        ...args,
      });
    },
  },
  async run({ $: step }) {
    const {
      timeline,
      outputFormat,
      outputResolution,
      callback,
    } = this;

    const response =
      await this.startRender({
        step,
        data: {
          timeline: utils.parse(timeline),
          output: {
            format: outputFormat,
            resolution: outputResolution,
          },
          callback,
        },
      });

    step.export("$summary", `Render started with id ${response.response.id}`);

    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
Shotstack	`app`	`app`	This component uses the Shotstack app.
Timeline	`timeline`	`string`	The timeline to render. See the documentation for the timeline object here
Output Format	`outputFormat`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu:`{ "label": "MP4 video file", "value": "mp4" }{ "label": "Animated GIF", "value": "gif" }{ "label": "JPG image file", "value": "jpg" }{ "label": "PNG image file", "value": "png" }{ "label": "BMP image file", "value": "bmp" }{ "label": "MP3 audio file (audio only)", "value": "mp3" }`
Output Resolution	`outputResolution`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu:`{ "label": "1080 - 1920px x 1080px @ 25fps", "value": "1080" }{ "label": "Preview - 512px x 288px @ 15fps", "value": "preview" }{ "label": "Mobile - 640px x 360px @ 25fps", "value": "mobile" }{ "label": "SD - 1024px x 576px @ 25fps", "value": "sd" }{ "label": "HD - 1280px x 720px @ 25fps", "value": "hd" }`
Callback URL	`callback`	`string`	An optional webhook callback URL used to receive status notifications when a render completes or fails.