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Getting Started#

This integration creates a workflow with a PostgreSQL trigger and Twist 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 PostgreSQL account
2. Configure Polling Interval
3. Select a Schema
4. Select a Table
Configure the Add Thread action
1. Connect your Twist account
2. Configure channel_id
3. Configure content
4. Configure title
5. Optional- Configure actions
6. Optional- Configure attachments
7. Optional- Configure direct_mentions
8. Optional- Configure direct_group_mentions
9. Optional- Configure recipients
10. Optional- Configure groups
11. Optional- Configure temp_id
12. Optional- Configure send_as_integration
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 PostgreSQL

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

Version:2.0.8

Key:postgresql-new-column

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

    const columns = await this.postgresql.getColumns(this.table, this.schema);

    const newColumns = columns.filter((column) => !previousColumns.includes(column));
    for (const column of newColumns) {
      const meta = this.generateMeta(column);
      this.$emit(column, meta);
    }

    this._setPreviousValues(columns);
  },
};

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.
Table	`table`	`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#

Add Thread on Twist

Description:Adds a new thread to a channel.

Version:0.2.2

Key:twist-add-thread

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Twist Overview#

Twist is a communication app designed for team collaboration, with a focus on organized, threaded conversations. Using the Twist API on Pipedream, you can automate workflows to enhance productivity, streamline communication, and integrate with other tools. From automating notifications to syncing tasks across platforms, the API unlocks valuable use cases for teams needing to stay in sync without the noise of email or less structured chat apps.

Action Code#

// legacy_hash_id: a_elirJ5
import { axios } from "@pipedream/platform";

export default {
  key: "twist-add-thread",
  name: "Add Thread",
  description: "Adds a new thread to a channel.",
  version: "0.2.2",
  annotations: {
    destructiveHint: false,
    openWorldHint: true,
    readOnlyHint: false,
  },
  type: "action",
  props: {
    twist: {
      type: "app",
      app: "twist",
    },
    channel_id: {
      type: "string",
      description: "The id of the channel where the thread will be created.",
    },
    content: {
      type: "string",
      description: "The content of the new thread. Mentions can be used as `[Name](twist-mention://user_id)` for users or `[Group name](twist-group-mention://group_id)` for groups. Check [limits](https://api.twistapp.com/v3/#limits) for size restrictions for the content.",
    },
    title: {
      type: "string",
      description: "The title of the new thread.",
    },
    actions: {
      type: "any",
      description: "List of action to the new thread. More information about the format of the object available at the add an [action button submenu](https://api.twistapp.com/v3/#add-an-action-button).",
      optional: true,
    },
    attachments: {
      type: "any",
      description: "List of attachments to the new thread. It must follow the JSON format returned by [attachment#upload.](https://api.twistapp.com/v3/#upload-an-attachment)",
      optional: true,
    },
    direct_mentions: {
      type: "any",
      description: "The users that are directly mentioned.",
      optional: true,
    },
    direct_group_mentions: {
      type: "any",
      description: "The groups that are directly mentioned.",
      optional: true,
    },
    recipients: {
      type: "any",
      description: "An array of users (e.g. recipients: `[10000, 10001]`) that will be attached to the thread. It also accepts the string `EVERYONE`, which notifies everyone in the workspace. If not included, the value will default to `user_ids` of the target channel. If you specify `[]`, no Twist users will be notified, and the thread creator will become the sole participant.",
      optional: true,
    },
    groups: {
      type: "any",
      description: "The groups that will be notified.",
      optional: true,
    },
    temp_id: {
      type: "string",
      description: "The temporary id of the thread.",
      optional: true,
    },
    send_as_integration: {
      type: "boolean",
      description: "Displays the integration as the thread creator.",
      optional: true,
    },
  },
  async run({ $ }) {
  //See the API docs: https://api.twistapp.com/v3/#add-thread

    if (!this.channel_id || !this.content || !this.title) {
      throw new Error("Must provide thread_id, content, and title parameters.");
    }

    return await axios($, {
      method: "post",
      url: "https://api.twist.com/api/v3/threads/add",
      headers: {
        Authorization: `Bearer ${this.twist.$auth.oauth_access_token}`,
      },
      data: {
        actions: this.actions,
        attachments: this.attachments,
        channel_id: this.channel_id,
        content: this.content,
        direct_mentions: this.direct_mentions,
        direct_group_mentions: this.direct_group_mentions,
        recipients: this.recipients,
        groups: this.groups,
        temp_id: this.temp_id,
        title: this.title,
        send_as_integration: this.send_as_integration,
      },
    });
  },
};

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
Twist	`twist`	`app`	This component uses the Twist app.
channel_id	`channel_id`	`string`	The id of the channel where the thread will be created.
content	`content`	`string`	The content of the new thread. Mentions can be used as `[Name](twist-mention://user_id)` for users or `[Group name](twist-group-mention://group_id)` for groups. Check limits for size restrictions for the content.
title	`title`	`string`	The title of the new thread.
actions	`actions`	`any`	List of action to the new thread. More information about the format of the object available at the add an action button submenu
attachments	`attachments`	`any`	List of attachments to the new thread. It must follow the JSON format returned by attachment#upload.
direct_mentions	`direct_mentions`	`any`	The users that are directly mentioned.
direct_group_mentions	`direct_group_mentions`	`any`	The groups that are directly mentioned.
recipients	`recipients`	`any`	An array of users (e.g. recipients: `[10000, 10001]`) that will be attached to the thread. It also accepts the string `EVERYONE`, which notifies everyone in the workspace. If not included, the value will default to `user_ids` of the target channel. If you specify `[]`, no Twist users will be notified, and the thread creator will become the sole participant.
groups	`groups`	`any`	The groups that will be notified.
temp_id	`temp_id`	`string`	The temporary id of the thread.
send_as_integration	`send_as_integration`	`boolean`	Displays the integration as the thread creator.

Action Authentication#

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

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

user:writeuser:readworkspaces:writeworkspaces:readchannels:removechannels:writechannels:readthreads:removethreads:writethreads:readcomments:removecomments:writecomments:readgroups:removegroups:writegroups:readmessages:removemessages:writemessages:readreactions:removereactions:writereactions:readsearch:readattachments:writeattachments:readnotifications:writenotifications:read