Create a Simple Post (Organization) with LinkedIn API on Parcel Status Changed from Sendcloud API

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Getting Started#

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

Select this integration
Configure the Parcel Status Changed trigger
1. Connect your Sendcloud account
2. Configure Polling Schedule
Configure the Create a Simple Post (Organization) action
1. Connect your LinkedIn account
2. Select a Organization Id
3. Configure Text
4. Optional- Configure Article 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#

Parcel Status Changed on Sendcloud

Description:Emit new event each time a parcel status changes.

Version:0.0.1

Key:sendcloud-parcel-status-changed

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Sendcloud Overview#

The Sendcloud API offers a suite of tools for streamlining shipping processes for e-commerce businesses. Using the API, you can create and manage shipments, print shipping labels, track packages, and handle returns with ease. When integrated with Pipedream, the Sendcloud API enables you to automate your shipping workflow, connect with other apps and services, and create custom notifications and actions based on shipping events.

Trigger Code#

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

export default {
  ...common,
  key: "sendcloud-parcel-status-changed",
  name: "Parcel Status Changed",
  description: "Emit new event each time a parcel status changes.",
  type: "source",
  version: "0.0.1",
  dedupe: "unique",
  methods: {
    ...common.methods,
    shouldConvertDateString() {
      return true;
    },
    setLastStatusAt(value) {
      this.db.set("parcels.lastStatusAt", value);
    },
    getLastStatusAt() {
      return this.db.get("parcels.lastStatusAt");
    },
    getStatusStore() {
      return this.db.get("parcels.statusById") || {};
    },
    setStatusStore(store) {
      this.db.set("parcels.statusById", store);
    },
    getStatusLabel(parcel) {
      return parcel?.status?.message || "Status changed";
    },
  },
  async run() {
    const {
      app,
      getSortedItems,
      emitNewItems,
      getStatusStore,
      setStatusStore,
      getStatusLabel,
    } = this;

    const parcels = await app.paginate({
      requester: app.listParcels,
      requesterArgs: {
        debug: true,
      },
      resultsKey: "parcels",
      maxRequests: 5,
    });

    if (!parcels?.length) {
      return;
    }

    const items = getSortedItems(parcels, (r) => r?.date_updated || r?.date_created);

    const statusStore = getStatusStore();
    const isFirstRun = !Object.keys(statusStore).length;
    const changed = items.filter((parcel) => {
      const key = String(parcel?.id);
      const hasNumericId = parcel?.status?.id !== null && parcel?.status?.id !== undefined;
      const current = hasNumericId
        ? String(parcel.status.id)
        : parcel?.status?.message;
      const prev = statusStore[key];
      statusStore[key] = current;
      return isFirstRun || (prev !== undefined && prev !== current);
    });

    if (changed.length) {
      emitNewItems({
        items: changed,
        checkpointKey: "parcels.lastStatusAt",
        getTs: (r) => r?.date_updated || r?.date_created,
        getId: (r, ts) => `${r.id}-${ts.getTime()}`,
        getSummary: (r) => {
          const label = getStatusLabel(r);
          const statusId = r?.status?.id;
          return statusId != null
            ? `Parcel ${r.id}: [${statusId}] ${label}`
            : `Parcel ${r.id}: ${label}`;
        },
      });
    }

    setStatusStore(statusStore);
  },
};

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
Sendcloud	`app`	`app`	This component uses the Sendcloud app.
N/A	`db`	`$.service.db`	This component uses `$.service.db` to maintain state between executions.
Polling Schedule	`timer`	`$.interface.timer`	How often to poll the API

Trigger Authentication#

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

To retrieve your API Keys,

Navigate to your Sendcloud account and sign in
Click on the settings menu with the gear icon on the top right
Go to “Integrations”
Search for “API” within the Search Integrations box, and click Connect

About Sendcloud#

Europe’s #1 shipping automation platform

Action#

Create a Simple Post (Organization) on LinkedIn

Description:Create post on LinkedIn using text, URL or article. [See the documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/linkedin/marketing/integrations/community-management/shares/posts-api?view=li-lms-2022-11&tabs=http#create-organic-posts) for more information

Version:0.0.8

Key:linkedin-create-text-post-organization

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LinkedIn Overview#

The LinkedIn API on Pipedream allows you to automate interactions with your LinkedIn account, such as posting updates, managing your profile, and engaging with your network. With Pipedream's serverless platform, you can create workflows that trigger on various events, process data, and connect with countless other apps to extend your LinkedIn presence, analyze your network's demographics, automate content sharing, and more.

Action Code#

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

export default {
  key: "linkedin-create-text-post-organization",
  name: "Create a Simple Post (Organization)",
  description: "Create post on LinkedIn using text, URL or article. [See the documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/linkedin/marketing/integrations/community-management/shares/posts-api?view=li-lms-2022-11&tabs=http#create-organic-posts) for more information",
  version: "0.0.8",
  type: "action",
  props: {
    linkedin,
    organizationId: {
      propDefinition: [
        linkedin,
        "organizationId",
      ],
    },
    text: {
      propDefinition: [
        linkedin,
        "text",
      ],
    },
    article: {
      type: "string",
      label: "Article URL",
      description: "The URL of an article to share",
      optional: true,
    },
  },
  async run({ $ }) {
    const data = {
      author: `urn:li:organization:${this.organizationId}`,
      commentary: utils.escapeText(this.text),
      visibility: "PUBLIC",
      lifecycleState: "PUBLISHED",
      distribution: {
        feedDistribution: "MAIN_FEED",
      },
    };
    if (this.article) {
      data.content = {
        article: {
          source: this.article,
          title: this.article,
        },
      };
    }
    const response = await this.linkedin.createPost({
      $,
      data,
    });
    $.export("$summary", "Successfully created a new Post as Organization");
    return response || {
      success: true,
    };
  },
};

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
LinkedIn	`linkedin`	`app`	This component uses the LinkedIn app.
Organization Id	`organizationId`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu.
Text	`text`	`string`	Text to be posted on LinkedIn timeline
Article URL	`article`	`string`	The URL of an article to share

Action Authentication#

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

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

r_1st_connections_sizer_ads_reportingrw_organization_adminw_organization_socialr_organization_socialw_member_social_feedw_member_socialw_organization_social_feedr_basicprofilerw_adsr_organization_social_feedr_ads

About LinkedIn#

LinkedIn is a business and employment-focused social media platform. Manage your professional identity. Build and engage with your professional network. Access knowledge, insights and opportunities.