Trigger a command with TRIGGERcmd API on New Message in Channel from Discord Bot API

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Getting Started#

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

Select this integration
Configure the New Message in Channel trigger
1. Connect your Discord Bot account
2. Select a Guild
3. Select one or more Channels
4. Optional- Configure Emit messages as a single event
5. Configure timer
Configure the Trigger a command action
1. Connect your TRIGGERcmd account
2. Configure Computer Name
3. Configure Trigger Name
4. Optional- Configure Command parameters
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 Message in Channel on Discord Bot

Description:Emit new event for each message posted to one or more channels

Version:0.0.12

Key:discord_bot-new-message-in-channel

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Discord Bot Overview#

The Pipedream Discord app enables you to build event-driven workflows that interact with the Discord API. When you authorize the Pipedream app's access to your guilds, you can use Pipedream workflows to perform common Discord actions, or write your own code against the Discord API.

Trigger Code#

import { DEFAULT_POLLING_SOURCE_TIMER_INTERVAL } from "@pipedream/platform";
import maxBy from "lodash.maxby";
import common from "../common.mjs";

const { discord } = common.props;

export default {
  ...common,
  key: "discord_bot-new-message-in-channel",
  name: "New Message in Channel",
  description: "Emit new event for each message posted to one or more channels",
  type: "source",
  version: "0.0.12",
  dedupe: "unique", // Dedupe events based on the Discord message ID
  props: {
    ...common.props,
    db: "$.service.db",
    channels: {
      type: "string[]",
      label: "Channels",
      description: "The channels you'd like to watch for new messages",
      propDefinition: [
        discord,
        "channelId",
        ({ guildId }) => ({
          guildId,
        }),
      ],
    },
    emitEventsInBatch: {
      type: "boolean",
      label: "Emit messages as a single event",
      description:
        "If `true`, all messages are emitted as an array, within a single Pipedream event. Defaults to `false`, emitting each Discord message as its own event in Pipedream",
      optional: true,
      default: false,
    },
    timer: {
      type: "$.interface.timer",
      default: {
        intervalSeconds: DEFAULT_POLLING_SOURCE_TIMER_INTERVAL,
      },
    },
  },
  async run({ $ }) {
    // We store a cursor to the last message ID
    let lastMessageIDs = this._getLastMessageIDs();

    // If this is our first time running this source,
    // get the last N messages, emit them, and checkpoint
    for (const channelId of this.channels) {
      let lastMessageID;
      let messages = [];

      if (!lastMessageID) {
        messages = await this.discord.getMessages({
          $,
          channelId,
          params: {
            limit: 100,
          },
        });

        lastMessageID = messages.length
          ? maxBy(messages, (message) => message.id).id
          : 1;

      } else {
        let newMessages = [];

        do {
          newMessages = await this.discord.getMessages({
            $,
            channelId,
            params: {
              after: lastMessageIDs[channelId],
            },
          });

          messages = messages.concat(newMessages);

          lastMessageID = newMessages.length
            ? maxBy(newMessages, (message) => message.id).id
            : lastMessageIDs[channelId];

        } while (newMessages.length);
      }

      // Set the new high water mark for the last message ID
      // for this channel
      lastMessageIDs[channelId] = lastMessageID;

      if (!messages.length) {
        console.log(`No new messages in channel ${channelId}`);
        return;
      }

      console.log(`${messages.length} new messages in channel ${channelId}`);

      // Batched emits do not take advantage of the built-in deduper
      if (this.emitEventsInBatch) {
        const suffixChar =
          messages.length > 1
            ? "s"
            : "";

        this.$emit(messages, {
          summary: `${messages.length} new message${suffixChar}`,
          id: lastMessageID,
        });

      } else {
        messages.forEach((message) => {
          this.$emit(message, {
            summary: message.content,
            id: message.id, // dedupes events based on this ID
          });
        });
      }
    }

    // Set the last message ID for the next run
    this._setLastMessageIDs(lastMessageIDs);
  },
};

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
Discord Bot	`discord`	`app`	This component uses the Discord Bot app.
Guild	`guildId`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu.
N/A	`db`	`$.service.db`	This component uses `$.service.db` to maintain state between executions.
Channels	`channels`	`string[]`	Select a value from the drop down menu.
Emit messages as a single event	`emitEventsInBatch`	`boolean`	If `true`, all messages are emitted as an array, within a single Pipedream event. Defaults to `false`, emitting each Discord message as its own event in Pipedream
	`timer`	`$.interface.timer`

Trigger Authentication#

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

This app allows you to use the Discord API using your own Discord bot. If you don't want to use a custom bot, and you just need to use the Discord API, exit this screen and use the Discord app, instead.

If you want to use your own Discord bot, but haven't created one yet, see these instructions or watch this video. You'll need to add this bot to your server(s) to make successful API requests.

Once you've created your bot, you'll find the Bot token within the Bot section of your app. Enter that token below.

About Discord Bot#

Use this app to interact with the Discord API using a bot in your account

Action#

Trigger a command on TRIGGERcmd

Description:Runs a command on a computer. Refer to the [TRIGGERcmd Forum](https://triggercmd.com/forum) to learn more.

Version:0.0.1

Key:triggercmd-trigger-command

View on GitHub

TRIGGERcmd Overview#

TRIGGERcmd is an innovative cloud-based automation platform with a
user-friendly API that allows you to control your digital world from anywhere.
With the TRIGGERcmd API, you can access everything from medical equipment to
home entertainment systems, and even software development tools. No matter what
type of system you're trying to manage, TRIGGERcmd can help you get it done
quickly and easily. Here are just a few of the possibilities:

Automate backups of your data: Backing up your data has never been easier.
The TRIGGERcmd API allows you to quickly set up automated backups of all your
important files and documents.
Connect to home entertainment systems: If you've ever wanted to control your
home entertainment system remotely, then the TRIGGERcmd API is for you. You
can quickly connect your system to the cloud and start controlling it from
anywhere.
Control medical equipment remotely: With the TRIGGERcmd API, you can control
your medical equipment from any location to keep patients safe and healthy.
Access software development tools: With the TRIGGERcmd API, you can access a
variety of software development tools to speed up development and improve
product quality.
Automate tasks: Automating tedious tasks has never been simpler. The
TRIGGERcmd API makes it easy to set up automated tasks that save you time and
energy.
Control appliances: With the TRIGGERcmd API, you can easily control any
appliance in your home remotely, letting you adjust settings and access
features on the fly.

You can use the TRIGGERcmd API to take control of your digital world. Whether
you're a medical professional, a software developer, or a home entertainment
enthusiast, the TRIGGERcmd API can help you get the most out of your systems.

Action Code#

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

export default {
  name: "Trigger a command",
  version: "0.0.1",
  key: "triggercmd-trigger-command",
  description: "Runs a command on a computer. Refer to the [TRIGGERcmd Forum](https://triggercmd.com/forum) to learn more.",
  type: "action",
  props: {
    triggercmd,
    computer: {
      type: "string",
      label: "Computer Name",
      description: "The name of the computer",
    },
    trigger: {
      type: "string",
      label: "Trigger Name",
      description: "The name of the command trigger",
    },
    params: {
      type: "string",
      label: "Command parameters",
      description: "Parameters for your command",
      optional: true,
    },
  },
  async run({ $ }) {
    const message = await this.triggercmd.trigger(this.computer, this.trigger, this.params, $);

    $.export("$summary", "Successfully triggered comand");

    return message;
  },

};

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
TRIGGERcmd	`triggercmd`	`app`	This component uses the TRIGGERcmd app.
Computer Name	`computer`	`string`	The name of the computer
Trigger Name	`trigger`	`string`	The name of the command trigger
Command parameters	`params`	`string`	Parameters for your command

Action Authentication#

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

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