Create Objects with Algolia API on New Channel Updates (Instant) from Telegram Bot API

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Getting Started#

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

Select this integration
Configure the New Channel Updates (Instant) trigger
1. Connect your Telegram Bot account
Configure the Create Objects action
1. Connect your Algolia account
2. Select a Index Name
3. Configure Objects
4. Optional- Configure Auto Generate Object ID If Not Present
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 Channel Updates (Instant) on Telegram Bot

Description:Emit new event each time a channel post is created or updated.

Version:0.1.5

Key:telegram_bot_api-channel-updates

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Telegram Bot Overview#

The Telegram Bot API allows you to build bots that can interact with users on the Telegram platform. Using Pipedream, you can automate messaging, handle commands, and trigger actions based on conversations or alerts. Pipedream's serverless execution model enables you to create complex workflows involving Telegram messages without managing any infrastructure. With Pipedream's integration, you can process inbound messages, send outbound notifications, and connect the Telegram Bot API with numerous other services to create powerful automation solutions.

Trigger Code#

import base from "../common/webhooks.mjs";
import sampleEmit from "./test-event.mjs";

export default {
  ...base,
  key: "telegram_bot_api-channel-updates",
  name: "New Channel Updates (Instant)",
  description: "Emit new event each time a channel post is created or updated.",
  version: "0.1.5",

  type: "source",
  dedupe: "unique",
  methods: {
    ...base.methods,
    getEventTypes() {
      return [
        "channel_post",
        "edited_channel_post",
      ];
    },
    getMeta(event, channelPost) {
      return {
        id: event.update_id,
        summary: `${channelPost.chat.title} - ${channelPost.text}`,
        ts: new Date(channelPost.edit_date ?? channelPost.date),
      };
    },
    processEvent(event) {
      const channelPost = event.edited_channel_post ?? event.channel_post;

      if (!channelPost?.chat) {
        throw new Error(`Expected event to contain a chat, but received: ${JSON.stringify(event)}`);
      }

      this.$emit(event, this.getMeta(event, channelPost));
    },
  },
  sampleEmit,
};

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
Telegram Bot	`telegramBotApi`	`app`	This component uses the Telegram Bot app.
N/A	`db`	`$.service.db`	This component uses `$.service.db` to maintain state between executions.
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.

Trigger Authentication#

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

To use the Telegram Bot API, you must first create a new bot by chatting with the BotFather.

After you create your bot, copy the bot token and add it below.

About Telegram Bot#

Telegram, is a cloud-based, cross-platform, encrypted instant messaging (IM) service.

Action#

Create Objects on Algolia

Description:Adds an array of JavaScript objects to the given index. [See docs here](https://www.algolia.com/doc/api-reference/api-methods/save-objects/)

Version:0.0.2

Key:algolia-create-objects

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Algolia Overview#

Algolia is a powerful search-as-a-service platform that makes it easy to deliver fast, relevant search experiences to users. The Algolia API allows developers to programmatically manage search indices, perform searches, and capture insights about search activity. With Pipedream, you can harness this API to automate and integrate Algolia's capabilities with other apps, creating efficient workflows that enhance search functionalities and user engagement. You can sync data across platforms, automate content indexing, and trigger actions based on search patterns or user behaviors.

Action Code#

import algolia from "../../algolia.app.mjs";

export default {
  key: "algolia-create-objects",
  name: "Create Objects",
  description: "Adds an array of JavaScript objects to the given index. [See docs here](https://www.algolia.com/doc/api-reference/api-methods/save-objects/)",
  version: "0.0.2",
  type: "action",
  props: {
    algolia,
    indexName: {
      propDefinition: [
        algolia,
        "indexName",
      ],
    },
    objects: {
      label: "Objects",
      description: "An array of JavaScript objects, each corresponding to a new object in your search index. It's recommended you create this array of objects in a prior code step, then select expression mode and enter a variable reference to that array here",
      type: "string[]",
    },
    autoGenerateObjectIDIfNotExist: {
      type: "boolean",
      label: "Auto Generate Object ID If Not Present",
      description: "If an objectID property is not present on objects, automatically assign on. Defaults to true",
      optional: true,
      default: true,
    },
  },
  methods: {
    parseObject(object) {
      return (typeof object === "object")
        ? object
        : JSON.parse(object);
    },
  },
  async run({ $ }) {
    const parsedObjects = this.objects.length
      ? this.objects.map((object) => this.parseObject(object))
      : this.parseObject(this.objects);

    const response = await this.algolia.createObjects({
      indexName: this.indexName,
      objects: parsedObjects,
      options: {
        autoGenerateObjectIDIfNotExist: this.autoGenerateObjectIDIfNotExist,
      },
    });

    $.export("$summary", "Successfully created objects");

    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
Algolia	`algolia`	`app`	This component uses the Algolia app.
Index Name	`indexName`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu.
Objects	`objects`	`string[]`	An array of JavaScript objects, each corresponding to a new object in your search index. It's recommended you create this array of objects in a prior code step, then select expression mode and enter a variable reference to that array here
Auto Generate Object ID If Not Present	`autoGenerateObjectIDIfNotExist`	`boolean`	If an objectID property is not present on objects, automatically assign on. Defaults to true

Action Authentication#

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

In your Algolia Dashboard, select the API Keys section. Here you'll find your Application ID and API Keys. You can use either your Admin API Key or create another API key with permissions scoped to a specific index / operations (recommended).

Once done, enter both values below.