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Getting Started#

This integration creates a workflow with a Buy Me a Coffee 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 Item Purchased trigger
1. Connect your Buy Me a Coffee account
2. Configure timer
Configure the Download File action
1. Connect your Google Drive account
2. Optional- Select a Drive
3. Select a File
4. Configure Destination File Path
5. 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 Item Purchased on Buy Me a Coffee

Description:Emit new events when a new item was purchased. [See the docs](https://developers.buymeacoffee.com/#/apireference?id=extra-purchases-v1extras)

Version:0.0.3

Key:buy_me_a_coffee-new-item-purchased

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Buy Me a Coffee Overview#

The Buy Me a Coffee API allows creators to interact programmatically with their Buy Me a Coffee account. Through Pipedream, you can automate actions such as thanking supporters, tracking donations, and posting updates. By integrating with other apps, you can extend functionalities, streamline your supporter engagement, and analyze your growth.

Trigger Code#

import { defineSource } from "@pipedream/types";
import common from "../common/common.mjs";
export default defineSource({
    ...common,
    key: "buy_me_a_coffee-new-item-purchased",
    name: "New Item Purchased",
    description: "Emit new events when a new item was purchased. [See the docs](https://developers.buymeacoffee.com/#/apireference?id=extra-purchases-v1extras)",
    version: "0.0.3",
    type: "source",
    dedupe: "unique",
    methods: {
        ...common.methods,
        getResourceFn() {
            return this.app.getPurchases;
        },
        compareFn(item) {
            return this.getLastCreatedTime() < new Date(item.purchased_on).getTime();
        },
        getSummary(item) {
            return `New purchase ${item.purchase_question} amount(${item.purchase_amount})`;
        },
        getTimeKey() {
            return "purchased_on";
        },
        getIdKey() {
            return "purchase_id";
        },
    },
});

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
Buy Me a Coffee	`app`	`app`	This component uses the Buy Me a Coffee app.
	`timer`	`$.interface.timer`
N/A	`db`	`$.service.db`	This component uses `$.service.db` to maintain state between executions.

Trigger Authentication#

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

To connect your Buy Me a Coffee account with Pipedream, first sign in to your Buy Me a Coffee developer dashboard.

Generate your API token by clicking on the "generate my token" button
Provide a name for your token and click "generate"
Your token will be displayed -- copy that and paste it below

About Buy Me a Coffee#

A supporter is worth a thousand followers. Accept donations. Start a membership. Sell anything you like. It’s easier than you think.

Action#

Download File on Google Drive

Description:Download a file. [See the documentation](https://developers.google.com/drive/api/v3/manage-downloads) for more information

Version:0.1.7

Key:google_drive-download-file

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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 fs from "fs";
import stream from "stream";
import { promisify } from "util";
import { GOOGLE_DRIVE_MIME_TYPE_PREFIX } from "../../common/constants.mjs";
import googleWorkspaceExportFormats from "../google-workspace-export-formats.mjs";
import { toSingleLineString } from "../../common/utils.mjs";

/**
 * Uses Google Drive API to download files to a `filePath` in the /tmp
 * directory.
 *
 * Use `files.export` for Google Workspace files types (e.g.,
 * `application/vnd.google-apps.document`) and `files.get` for other file types,
 * as per the [Download files API guide](https://bit.ly/2ZbJvcn).
 */
export default {
  key: "google_drive-download-file",
  name: "Download File",
  description: "Download a file. [See the documentation](https://developers.google.com/drive/api/v3/manage-downloads) for more information",
  version: "0.1.7",
  type: "action",
  props: {
    googleDrive,
    drive: {
      propDefinition: [
        googleDrive,
        "watchedDrive",
      ],
      optional: true,
    },
    fileId: {
      propDefinition: [
        googleDrive,
        "fileId",
        (c) => ({
          drive: c.drive,
        }),
      ],
      description: "The file to download",
    },
    filePath: {
      type: "string",
      label: "Destination File Path",
      description: toSingleLineString(`
        The destination file name or path [in the \`/tmp\`
        directory](https://pipedream.com/docs/workflows/steps/code/nodejs/working-with-files/#the-tmp-directory)
        (e.g., \`/tmp/myFile.csv\`)
      `),
    },
    mimeType: {
      type: "string",
      label: "Conversion Format",
      description: toSingleLineString(`
        The format to which to convert the downloaded file if it is a [Google Workspace
        document](https://developers.google.com/drive/api/v3/ref-export-formats)
      `),
      optional: true,
      async options() {
        const fileId = this.fileId;
        if (!fileId) {
          return googleWorkspaceExportFormats;
        }
        let file, exportFormats;
        try {
          ([
            file,
            exportFormats,
          ] = await Promise.all([
            this.googleDrive.getFile(fileId, {
              fields: "mimeType",
            }),
            this.googleDrive.getExportFormats(),
          ]));
        } catch (err) {
          return googleWorkspaceExportFormats;
        }
        const mimeTypes = exportFormats[file.mimeType];
        if (!mimeTypes) {
          return [];
        }
        return exportFormats[file.mimeType].map((f) =>
          googleWorkspaceExportFormats.find(
            (format) => format.value === f,
          ) ?? f);
      },
    },
  },
  async run({ $ }) {
    // Get file metadata to get file's MIME type
    const fileMetadata = await this.googleDrive.getFile(this.fileId, {
      fields: "name,mimeType",
    });
    const mimeType = fileMetadata.mimeType;

    const isWorkspaceDocument = mimeType.includes(GOOGLE_DRIVE_MIME_TYPE_PREFIX);
    if (isWorkspaceDocument && !this.mimeType) {
      throw new Error("Conversion Format is required when File is a Google Workspace Document");
    }
    // Download file
    // If `mimeType` is a Google MIME type, use `downloadWorkspaceFile`. Otherwise, use `getFile`.
    // See https://developers.google.com/drive/api/v3/mime-types for a list of Google MIME types.
    // Google Workspace format to MIME type map:
    // https://developers.google.com/drive/api/v3/ref-export-formats
    const file = isWorkspaceDocument
      ? await this.googleDrive.downloadWorkspaceFile(this.fileId, {
        mimeType: this.mimeType,
      })
      : await this.googleDrive.getFile(this.fileId, {
        alt: "media",
      });

    // Stream file to `filePath`
    const pipeline = promisify(stream.pipeline);
    const filePath = this.filePath.includes("tmp/")
      ? this.filePath
      : `/tmp/${this.filePath}`;
    await pipeline(file, fs.createWriteStream(filePath));
    $.export("$summary", `Successfully downloaded the file, "${fileMetadata.name}"`);
    return  {
      fileMetadata,
      filePath,
    };
  },
};

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.
File	`fileId`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu.
Destination File Path	`filePath`	`string`	The destination file name or path in the `/tmp` directory (e.g., `/tmp/myFile.csv`)
Conversion Format	`mimeType`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu.

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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