Convert Base64 Encoded File with ConvertAPI API on New Comment (Instant) from Figma API

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Getting Started#

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

Select this integration
Configure the New Comment (Instant) trigger
1. Configure alert
2. Connect your Figma account
Configure the Convert Base64 Encoded File action
1. Connect your ConvertAPI account
2. Configure Base64 String
3. Configure Filename
4. Select a Input Format
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 Comment (Instant) on Figma

Description:Emit new event when someone comments on a file

Version:0.0.3

Key:figma-new-comment

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Figma Overview#

The Figma API unlocks the power to automate and integrate design workflows, enabling both designers and developers to extract assets, update designs, and manage files programmatically. By leveraging the Figma API on Pipedream, you can create automated processes that sync design updates with other tools, notify team members of changes, or feed design information into other parts of your digital ecosystem.

Trigger Code#

import { ConfigurationError } from "@pipedream/platform";
import { v4 as uuid } from "uuid";
import common from "../../common/common.mjs";

export default {
  ...common,
  key: "figma-new-comment",
  name: "New Comment (Instant)",
  description: "Emit new event when someone comments on a file",
  version: "0.0.3",
  type: "source",
  dedupe: "unique",
  props: {
    alert: {
      type: "alert",
      alertType: "info",
      content: "A Figma Organization Plan or higher is required to use webhooks. See Figma's [pricing page](https://www.figma.com/pricing) for more details.",
    },
    ...common.props,
    http: "$.interface.http",
    db: "$.service.db",
  },
  hooks: {
    async activate() {
      try {
        const passcode = uuid();
        this.setPasscode(passcode);

        const hookId = await this.figmaApp.createHook(
          "FILE_COMMENT",
          this.getTeamId(),
          this.http.endpoint,
          passcode,
        );

        this.setHookId(hookId);
      } catch (error) {
        if (error.response.status === 400) {
          throw new ConfigurationError("A Figma Organization Plan or higher is required to use webhooks. See Figma's [pricing page](https://www.figma.com/pricing) for more details.");
        }
        throw error;
      }
    },
    async deactivate() {
      await this.figmaApp.deleteHook(this.getHookId());
    },
  },
  methods: {
    ...common.methods,
    getHookId() {
      return this.db.get("hookId");
    },
    setHookId(hookId) {
      this.db.set("hookId", hookId);
    },
    getPasscode() {
      return this.db.get("passcode");
    },
    setPasscode(passcode) {
      this.db.set("passcode", passcode);
    },
  },
  async run(event) {
    this.http.respond({
      status: 200,
    });

    if (event.body.passcode === this.getPasscode()) {
      this.$emit(event.body, {
        summary: `New comment on a file (${event.body.comment_id})`,
        id: event.body.comment_id,
        ts: event.body.timestamp,
      });
    }
  },
};

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
Figma	`figmaApp`	`app`	This component uses the Figma app.
N/A	`http`	`$.interface.http`	This component uses `$.interface.http` to generate a unique URL when the component is first instantiated. Each request to the URL will trigger the `run()` method of the component.
N/A	`db`	`$.service.db`	This component uses `$.service.db` to maintain state between executions.

Trigger Authentication#

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

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

file_read

About Figma#

Figma is the leading collaborative design tool for building meaningful products.

Action#

Convert Base64 Encoded File on ConvertAPI

Description:This action converts a base64-string-encoded file into the user-specified format. [See the documentation](https://v2.convertapi.com/info/openapi)

Version:0.0.1

Key:convertapi-convert-base64-encoded-file

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ConvertAPI Overview#

ConvertAPI is a powerhouse for online file conversion, enabling you to transform files from one format to another effortlessly. It supports a plethora of file types, from common ones like PDFs and DOCs to more obscure formats. With ConvertAPI on Pipedream, you can automate file conversion tasks, seamlessly integrating them into workflows that trigger on events from other apps or schedules. Imagine converting incoming email attachments, processing uploaded documents, or archiving files in a different format—all happening automatically, in the background.

Action Code#

import FormData from "form-data";
import { saveFile } from "../../common/utils.mjs";
import convertapi from "../../convertapi.app.mjs";

export default {
  key: "convertapi-convert-base64-encoded-file",
  name: "Convert Base64 Encoded File",
  description: "This action converts a base64-string-encoded file into the user-specified format. [See the documentation](https://v2.convertapi.com/info/openapi)",
  version: "0.0.1",
  type: "action",
  props: {
    convertapi,
    base64String: {
      propDefinition: [
        convertapi,
        "base64String",
      ],
    },
    filename: {
      type: "string",
      label: "Filename",
      description: "Converted output file name without extension. The extension will be added automatically.",
    },
    formatFrom: {
      propDefinition: [
        convertapi,
        "formatFrom",
      ],
      reloadProps: true,
    },
  },
  async additionalProps() {
    const props = {};
    if (this.formatFrom) {
      const { paths } = await this.convertapi.getAllowedFormats({
        formatFrom: this.formatFrom,
      });

      const str = `/convert/${this.formatFrom}/to/`;

      const allowedFormats = Object.keys(paths).filter((format) => {
        if (format.startsWith(str)) {
          return true;
        }
      })
        .map((format) => format.slice(str.length));

      props.formatTo = {
        type: "string",
        label: "Format To",
        description: "The format to convert the file to.",
        options: allowedFormats,
      };
    }
    return props;
  },
  async run({ $ }) {
    const buffer = Buffer.from(this.base64String, "base64");
    const data = new FormData();
    data.append("File", buffer, `${this.filename}.${this.formatFrom}`);

    const { Files } = await this.convertapi.convertFileToFormat({
      $,
      data,
      maxBodyLength: Infinity,
      headers: data.getHeaders(),
      formatFrom: this.formatFrom,
      formatTo: this.formatTo,
    });

    await saveFile(Files);
    const filename = Files[0].FileName;

    $.export("$summary", `Successfully converted base64 encoded file to ${this.formatTo} and saved in /tmp directory as **${filename}**.`);
    return {
      filepath: `/tmp/${filename}`,
    };
  },
};

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
ConvertAPI	`convertapi`	`app`	This component uses the ConvertAPI app.
Base64 String	`base64String`	`string`	The base64 string of the file to convert
Filename	`filename`	`string`	Converted output file name without extension. The extension will be added automatically.
Input Format	`formatFrom`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu:`aianybmpcsvdjvudocdocxdotdotxdwfdwfxdwgdwgxdxfemailemlepsepubgifheichtmhtmlicoimagesjpegjpgkeylogmdmdimhtmlmobimsgnumbersodcodfodpodsodtofficeoxpspagespdfpngpotxppsppsxpptpptxprnpspsdpubrtfsvgtemplatetiftifftxtvsdvsdxwebwebpwpdxlsxlsxxltxltxxmlxpszip`

Action Authentication#

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

You can get your API Secret on your Profile Page under the Authentication section on the left sidebar.

About ConvertAPI#

ConvertAPI is a high-performance online files conversion and manipulation service for developers. It can be integrated into any application or platform in just a few minutes, scales up to handle any amount of traffic, uses little resources and supports 200+ conversion actions.