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Getting Started#

This integration creates a workflow with a Hacker News trigger and Google Drive 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 Create New File From Text action
1. Connect your Google Drive account
2. Optional- Select a Drive
3. Optional- Select a Folder
4. Optional- Configure File Name
5. Optional- Configure Content
6. Optional- Select a Conversion 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 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#

Create New File From Text on Google Drive

Description:Create a new file from plain text. [See the documentation](https://developers.google.com/drive/api/v3/reference/files/create) for more information

Version:0.2.0

Key:google_drive-create-file-from-text

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Google Drive Overview#

The Google Drive API on Pipedream allows you to automate various file management tasks, such as creating, reading, updating, and deleting files within your Google Drive. You can also share files, manage permissions, and monitor changes to files and folders. This opens up possibilities for creating workflows that seamlessly integrate with other apps and services, streamlining document handling, backup processes, and collaborative workflows.

Action Code#

import googleDrive from "../../google_drive.app.mjs";
import { Readable } from "stream";

export default {
  key: "google_drive-create-file-from-text",
  name: "Create New File From Text",
  description: "Create a new file from plain text. [See the documentation](https://developers.google.com/drive/api/v3/reference/files/create) for more information",
  version: "0.2.0",
  type: "action",
  props: {
    googleDrive,
    drive: {
      propDefinition: [
        googleDrive,
        "watchedDrive",
      ],
      optional: true,
    },
    parentId: {
      propDefinition: [
        googleDrive,
        "folderId",
        (c) => ({
          drive: c.drive,
        }),
      ],
      description:
        "The folder you want to add the file to. If not specified, the file will be placed directly in the drive's top-level folder.",
      optional: true,
    },
    name: {
      propDefinition: [
        googleDrive,
        "fileName",
      ],
      label: "File Name",
      description:
        "The name of the file you want to create (e.g., `myFile.txt`)",
    },
    content: {
      type: "string",
      label: "Content",
      description: "Enter text to create the file with.",
      optional: true,
      default: "",
    },
    mimeType: {
      type: "string",
      label: "Conversion Format",
      description:
        "The [format](https://developers.google.com/drive/api/v3/ref-export-formats) in which the text is presented",
      optional: true,
      default: "text/plain",
      options: [
        {
          value: "text/plain",
          label: "Plain Text",
        },
        {
          value: "text/markdown",
          label: "Markdown",
        },
        {
          value: "text/html",
          label: "HTML",
        },
        {
          value: "application/rtf",
          label: "Rich Text",
        },
        {
          value: "text/csv",
          label: "CSV",
        },
      ],
    },
  },
  async run({ $ }) {
    const {
      parentId,
      name,
      content,
      mimeType,
    } = this;
    const file = Readable.from([
      content,
    ]);
    const drive = this.googleDrive.drive();
    const driveId = this.googleDrive.getDriveId(this.drive);
    const parent = parentId ?? driveId;

    const { data: resp } = await drive.files.create({
      supportsAllDrives: true,
      media: {
        mimeType,
        body: file,
      },
      requestBody: {
        name,
        mimeType: "application/vnd.google-apps.document",
        parents: [
          parent,
        ],
      },
    });

    $.export("$summary", `Successfully created a new file, "${resp.name}"`);
    return resp;
  },
};

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
Google Drive	`googleDrive`	`app`	This component uses the Google Drive app.
Drive	`drive`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu.
Folder	`parentId`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu.
File Name	`name`	`string`	The name of the file you want to create (e.g., `myFile.txt`)
Content	`content`	`string`	Enter text to create the file with.
Conversion Format	`mimeType`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu:`{ "value": "text/plain", "label": "Plain Text" }{ "value": "text/markdown", "label": "Markdown" }{ "value": "text/html", "label": "HTML" }{ "value": "application/rtf", "label": "Rich Text" }{ "value": "text/csv", "label": "CSV" }`

Action Authentication#

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

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

https://www.googleapis.com/auth/drive

About Google Drive#

Google Drive is a file storage and synchronization service which allows you to create and share your work online, and access your documents from anywhere.

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