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write custom code to trigger different steps or workflows
To write custom code in a Pipedream workflow, you can use a code step. Here’s an example of a Node.js code step that triggers different actions based on a condition: export default defineComponent({ async run({ steps, $ }) { // Replace this with your custom condition const condition = true; if (condition) { // Trigger action or workflow for condition being true } else { // Trigger action or workflow for condition being false } }, }); In this example, you can replace the condition variable with your custom condition. Then, within the if and else blocks, you can add the code to trigger the desired actions or workflows. Please note that you cannot directly call Pipedream components (triggers and actions) within the code step. You’ll need to use API requests or other methods to trigger actions or workflows based on your requirements.
how to trigger action or workflow
To trigger an action or workflow in Pipedream, you’ll need to start with a trigger step. Triggers can be HTTP requests, scheduled events, or app-based events. Once you have a trigger, you can add actions or code steps to your workflow to perform the desired tasks. For example, if you want to trigger a workflow using an HTTP request, you can use the HTTP trigger. Pipedream will provide you with a unique URL, and your workflow will be executed each time an HTTP request is sent to that URL. To add actions to your workflow, search for the desired app and component in the Pipedream UI, and follow the instructions provided in the “Using the [APP NAME] (trigger|action)” section of the relevant documentation. Remember, you cannot directly call Pipedream components (triggers and actions) within a code step. You’ll need to use API requests or other methods to trigger actions or workflows based on your requirements.
how to create actions pipedream
To create a custom action in Pipedream, you can follow these steps: 1. Install the Pipedream CLI. 2. Link your Pipedream account to the CLI by running pd login in your terminal. 3. Create a new action using the CLI by running pd init action your-action-name. This will create a new directory with the action file (your-action-name.mjs). 4. Edit the action file (your-action-name.mjs) to define your custom action using the Pipedream component structure. Here’s a basic example: export default { name: "your-action-name", description: "A description of your action", props: { // Define any input props required for your action }, async run({ steps, $ }) { // Add your custom action logic here }, }; 5. Publish your action using the Pipedream CLI by running pd publish ./your-action-name from the directory containing your action file. Once your action is published, you can use it in your workflows by adding a new step and selecting “My Actions”. From there, you’ll be able to view and select your published action and use it as a step in your workflow. For more details, you can refer to the Quickstart: Action Development guide.
to create a custom trigger in Pipedream, please see our docs on Sources:
Both sources and actions are Pipedream Components, but sources are intended to trigger workflows.