Send and Track Postcard or Letter with Postalytics API on New Column from PostgreSQL API

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Getting Started#

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

Select this integration
Configure the New Column trigger
1. Connect your PostgreSQL account
2. Configure Polling Interval
3. Select a Schema
4. Select a Table
Configure the Send and Track Postcard or Letter action
1. Connect your Postalytics account
2. Configure First Name
3. Configure Last Name
4. Optional- Configure Company
5. Optional- Configure Phone
6. Configure Address Street
7. Configure Address Street 2
8. Configure Address City
9. Configure Address State
10. Configure Address Zip
11. Optional- Configure Email Address
12. Optional- Configure Var Field 1
13. Optional- Configure Var Field 2
14. Optional- Configure Var Field 3
15. Optional- Configure Var Field 4
16. Optional- Configure Var Field 5
17. Optional- Configure Var Field 6
18. Optional- Configure Var Field 7
19. Optional- Configure Var Field 8
20. Optional- Configure Var Field 9
21. Optional- Configure Var Field 10
22. Select a Campaign ID
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 Column on PostgreSQL

Description:Emit new event when a new column is added to a table. [See the documentation](https://node-postgres.com/features/queries)

Version:2.0.6

Key:postgresql-new-column

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PostgreSQL Overview#

On Pipedream, you can leverage the PostgreSQL app to create workflows that automate database operations, synchronize data across platforms, and react to database events in real-time. Think handling new row entries, updating records from webhooks, or even compiling reports on a set schedule. Pipedream's serverless platform provides a powerful way to connect PostgreSQL with a variety of apps, enabling you to create tailored automation that fits your specific needs.

Trigger Code#

import common from "../common.mjs";

export default {
  ...common,
  name: "New Column",
  key: "postgresql-new-column",
  description: "Emit new event when a new column is added to a table. [See the documentation](https://node-postgres.com/features/queries)",
  version: "2.0.6",
  type: "source",
  props: {
    ...common.props,
    schema: {
      propDefinition: [
        common.props.postgresql,
        "schema",
      ],
    },
    table: {
      propDefinition: [
        common.props.postgresql,
        "table",
        (c) => ({
          schema: c.schema,
        }),
      ],
    },
  },
  async run() {
    const previousColumns = this._getPreviousValues() || [];

    const columns = await this.postgresql.getColumns(this.table, this.schema);

    const newColumns = columns.filter((column) => !previousColumns.includes(column));
    for (const column of newColumns) {
      const meta = this.generateMeta(column);
      this.$emit(column, meta);
    }

    this._setPreviousValues(columns);
  },
};

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
PostgreSQL	`postgresql`	`app`	This component uses the PostgreSQL app.
N/A	`db`	`$.service.db`	This component uses `$.service.db` to maintain state between executions.
Polling Interval	`timer`	`$.interface.timer`	Pipedream will poll the API on this schedule
Schema	`schema`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu.
Table	`table`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu.

Trigger Authentication#

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

Connecting to Restricted Databases

Either enable the shared static IP for this account below, or configure a VPC to deploy any workflow in your workspace to a private network with a dedicated static IP. Learn more in our docs.

SSL Setup

Configure SSL on your PostgreSQL database by providing the CA (Certificate Authority), and choosing between Full Verification, Verify Certificate Authority (CA), or Skip Verification. Skipping verification is not recommended as this has serious security implications.

About PostgreSQL#

PostgreSQL is a free and open-source relational database management system emphasizing extensibility and SQL compliance.

Action#

Send and Track Postcard or Letter on Postalytics

Description:Send a postcard or letter with the capability of tracking delivery and response. [See the documentation](https://postalytics.docs.apiary.io/)

Version:0.0.1

Key:postalytics-send-track-postcard-letter

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Postalytics Overview#

The Postalytics API lets you automate direct mail marketing campaigns, manage contacts, and track results. By integrating Postalytics with Pipedream, you can build serverless workflows that leverage your marketing stack, sync data across platforms, and personalize your outreach efforts. You can trigger direct mail pieces based on customer behavior, update your CRM with mailing results, or create custom analytics dashboards.

Action Code#

import common from "../common/base.mjs";

export default {
  ...common,
  key: "postalytics-send-track-postcard-letter",
  name: "Send and Track Postcard or Letter",
  description: "Send a postcard or letter with the capability of tracking delivery and response. [See the documentation](https://postalytics.docs.apiary.io/)",
  version: "0.0.1",
  type: "action",
  props: {
    ...common.props,
    campaignId: {
      propDefinition: [
        common.props.postalytics,
        "campaignId",
      ],
    },
  },
  methods: {
    getFn() {
      return this.postalytics.sendMailPiece;
    },
    getObject({ campaignId }, objToSend) {
      return {
        campaignId,
        ...objToSend,
      };
    },
    getSummary({ campaignId }) {
      return `Sent postcard/letter for campaign ID ${campaignId}.`;
    },
  },
};

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
Postalytics	`postalytics`	`app`	This component uses the Postalytics app.
First Name	`firstName`	`string`	Recipient's first name must be between 1 and 50 characters long.
Last Name	`lastName`	`string`	Recipient's last name must be between 1 and 50 characters long.
Company	`company`	`string`	If provided, can be up to 100 characters long.
Phone	`phone`	`string`	If provided, can be up to 100 characters long.
Address Street	`addressStreet`	`string`	Recipient's street, can be up to 100 characters long.
Address Street 2	`addressStreet2`	`string`	Recipient's street2, can be up to 100 characters long.
Address City	`addressCity`	`string`	Recipient's address, can be up to 100 characters long.
Address State	`addressState`	`string`	Recipient's state, must be a 2 letter state short-name code or a valid full state name.
Address Zip	`addressZip`	`string`	Recipient's zip code, must be in valid zip format.
Email Address	`emailAddress`	`string`	Recipient's email address up to 100 characters long
Var Field 1	`varField1`	`string`	Any string up to 255 characters
Var Field 2	`varField2`	`string`	Any string up to 255 characters
Var Field 3	`varField3`	`string`	Any string up to 255 characters
Var Field 4	`varField4`	`string`	Any string up to 255 characters
Var Field 5	`varField5`	`string`	Any string up to 255 characters
Var Field 6	`varField6`	`string`	Any string up to 255 characters
Var Field 7	`varField7`	`string`	Any string up to 255 characters
Var Field 8	`varField8`	`string`	Any string up to 255 characters
Var Field 9	`varField9`	`string`	Any string up to 255 characters
Var Field 10	`varField10`	`string`	Any string up to 255 characters
Campaign ID	`campaignId`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu.