Account Information with APITemplate.io API on New Stories by Keyword from Hacker News API

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Getting Started#

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

Select this integration
Configure the New Stories by Keyword trigger
1. Connect your Hacker News account
2. Configure timer
3. Optional- Configure Keyword
Configure the Account Information action
1. Connect your APITemplate.io account
2. Optional- Select a API Endpoints
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 Stories by Keyword on Hacker News

Description:Emit new stories that mention a specific keyword

Version:0.0.4

Key:hacker_news-new-stories-by-keyword

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Hacker News Overview#

The Hacker News API on Pipedream allows you to tap into the vibrant pool of stories, comments, and user data from one of tech's favorite forums. By leveraging this API, you can automate the process of extracting data for analysis, tracking mentions of specific topics, or even monitoring the performance of your own submissions. The real power lies in integrating this wealth of information with other services to create custom, automated workflows that save time and keep you informed.

Trigger Code#

const Parser = require("rss-parser");
const hacker_news = require("../../hacker_news.app.js");
const { DEFAULT_POLLING_SOURCE_TIMER_INTERVAL } = require("@pipedream/platform");

const parser = new Parser();

module.exports = {
  key: "hacker_news-new-stories-by-keyword",
  name: "New Stories by Keyword",
  description: "Emit new stories that mention a specific keyword",
  version: "0.0.4",
  type: "source",
  props: {
    hacker_news,
    timer: {
      type: "$.interface.timer",
      default: {
        intervalSeconds: DEFAULT_POLLING_SOURCE_TIMER_INTERVAL,
      },
    },
    db: "$.service.db",
    // If you want a single search feed but multiple keywords, separate the keywords with " OR ":
    keyword: {
      type: "string",
      label: "Keyword",
      description: "Keyword to watch. Matches story titles. Leave blank to get all stories.",
      optional: true,
      default: "",
    },
  },
  methods: {
    // in theory if alternate setting title and description or aren't unique this won't work
    itemKey(item) {
      return item.guid || item.id || item.title || item.description;
    },
  },
  async run() {
    const seenKeys = this.db.get("seenKeys") || [];
    const seenKeysMap = seenKeys.reduce((acc, v) => {
      acc[v] = true;
      return acc;
    }, {});
    // All elements of an item are optional,
    // however at least one of title or description must be present.
    // should be listed from most recent to least recent
    const feed = await parser.parseURL(`https://hnrss.org/newest?q=${encodeURIComponent(this.keyword)}`);
    for (let idx = feed.items.length - 1; idx >= 0; idx--) {
      const item = feed.items[idx];
      const key = this.itemKey(item);
      // XXX throw if !key?
      if (seenKeysMap[key]) continue;
      seenKeys.unshift(key);
      seenKeysMap[key] = true; // just in case of dupes
      this.$emit(item, {
        id: this.itemKey(item),
        summary: item.title,
        ts: item.pubdate && +new Date(item.pubdate),
      });
    }
    if (seenKeys.length) {
      // XXX restrict by byte size instead of el size
      this.db.set("seenKeys", seenKeys.slice(0, 1000));
    }
  },
};

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
Hacker News	`hacker_news`	`app`	This component uses the Hacker News app.
	`timer`	`$.interface.timer`
N/A	`db`	`$.service.db`	This component uses `$.service.db` to maintain state between executions.
Keyword	`keyword`	`string`	Keyword to watch. Matches story titles. Leave blank to get all stories.

Trigger Authentication#

The Hacker News API does not require authentication.

About Hacker News#

Social news website

Action#

Account Information on APITemplate.io

Description:Retrieves information about your account. [See the docs](https://apitemplate.io/apiv2/) for more information

Version:0.0.1

Key:apitemplate_io-account-information

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APITemplate.io Overview#

APITemplate.io's API unleashes creative automation for generating images or PDFs from predefined templates. It's a powerful tool for creating custom visual content on-the-fly, ideal for marketers, developers, or content creators who need to personalize images or documents at scale. With Pipedream's integration capabilities, you can construct workflows that trigger custom media creation based on specific triggers or actions from a wide range of apps and services.

Action Code#

import app from "../../app/apitemplate_io.app.mjs";
import { defineAction } from "@pipedream/types";
export default defineAction({
    name: "Account Information",
    description: "Retrieves information about your account. [See the docs](https://apitemplate.io/apiv2/) for more information",
    key: "apitemplate_io-account-information",
    version: "0.0.1",
    type: "action",
    props: {
        app,
        apiEndpoints: {
            propDefinition: [
                app,
                "apiEndpoints",
            ],
        },
    },
    async run({ $ }) {
        const response = await this.app.getAccountInformation($, this.apiEndpoints);
        $.export("$summary", `Successfully fetched your account information, status: ${response.status}`);
        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
APITemplate.io	`app`	`app`	This component uses the APITemplate.io app.
API Endpoints	`apiEndpoints`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu:`{ "label": "Default (Singapore)", "value": "https://rest.apitemplate.io" }{ "label": "Europe (Frankfurt)", "value": "https://rest-de.apitemplate.io" }{ "label": "US East (N. Virginia)", "value": "https://rest-us.apitemplate.io" }{ "label": "Australia (Sydney)", "value": "https://rest-au.apitemplate.io" }{ "label": "Alternative Default (Singapore)", "value": "https://rest-alt.apitemplate.io" }{ "label": "Alternative Europe (Frankfurt)", "value": "https://rest-alt-de.apitemplate.io" }{ "label": "Alternative US East (N. Virginia)", "value": "https://rest-alt-us.apitemplate.io" }`

Action Authentication#

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

To retrieve your API key,