Shorten URL with Cutt.ly API on Custom Interval from Schedule API

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Getting Started#

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

Select this integration
Configure the Custom Interval trigger
1. Connect your Schedule account
2. Configure Cron Schedule
Configure the Shorten URL action
1. Connect your Cutt.ly account
2. Configure Target URL
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#

Custom Interval on Schedule

Description:Trigger your workflow every N hours, minutes or seconds.

Version:0.0.2

Key:schedule-custom-interval

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Schedule Overview#

The Schedule app in Pipedream is a powerful tool that allows you to trigger workflows at regular intervals, ranging from every minute to once a year. This enables the automation of repetitive tasks and the scheduling of actions to occur without manual intervention. By leveraging this API, you can execute code, run integrations, and process data on a reliable schedule, all within Pipedream's serverless environment.

Trigger Code#

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

export default {
  name: "Custom Interval",
  version: "0.0.2",
  key: "schedule-custom-interval",
  type: "source",
  description: "Trigger your workflow every N hours, minutes or seconds.",
  props: {
    schedule,
    cron: {
      propDefinition: [
        schedule,
        "cron",
      ],
    },
  },
};

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
Schedule	`schedule`	`app`	This component uses the Schedule app.
Cron Schedule	`cron`	`$.interface.timer`	Enter a cron expression

Trigger Authentication#

The Schedule API does not require authentication.

About Schedule#

Trigger workflows on an interval or cron schedule.

Action#

Shorten URL on Cutt.ly

Description:Returns a shortened URL when given a target URL as a prop. [See the documentation](https://cutt.ly/cuttly-api)

Version:0.0.1

Key:cutt_ly-shorten-url

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Cutt.ly Overview#

The Cutt.ly API allows users to shorten URLs, track their performance, and manage link settings. With Pipedream, you can automate these tasks and create workflows that respond to various triggers, like new form submissions, emails, or scheduled timers. Utilize Pipedream's capabilities to connect Cutt.ly with other apps, store and analyze click data, and streamline digital marketing processes.

Action Code#

import cuttLy from "../../cutt_ly.app.mjs";

export default {
  key: "cutt_ly-shorten-url",
  name: "Shorten URL",
  description: "Returns a shortened URL when given a target URL as a prop. [See the documentation](https://cutt.ly/cuttly-api)",
  version: "0.0.1",
  type: "action",
  props: {
    cuttLy,
    targetUrl: {
      type: "string",
      label: "Target URL",
      description: "The URL you want to shorten",
    },
  },
  async run({ $ }) {
    const response = await this.cuttLy.callApi({
      params: {
        short: this.targetUrl,
      },
      $,
    });
    $.export("$summary", `Successfully shortened URL to ${response.url.shortLink}.`);
    return response;
  },
};