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Getting Started#

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

Select this integration
Configure the New Submission (Instant) trigger
1. Connect your Jotform account
2. Optional- Select a Team
3. Select a Form
Configure the Update Task action
1. Connect your Hostaway account
2. Select a Task
3. Optional- Configure Title
4. Optional- Configure Description
5. Optional- Select a Listing
6. Optional- Select a Reservation
7. Optional- Select a Assignee
8. Optional- Configure Can Start From
9. Optional- Configure Should End By
10. Optional- Select one or more Categories
11. Optional- Select a Status
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 Submission (Instant) on Jotform

Description:Emit new event when a form is submitted

Version:0.1.5

Key:jotform-new-submission

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Jotform Overview#

Jotform’s API is a powerhouse for automating form and survey data management. With Pipedream, harness this API to trigger workflows from new form submissions, manipulate and analyze your form data, and sync it across various platforms. Think streamlined data entry to CRMs, instant notifications for new leads or feedback, and timely data backups to cloud storage.

Trigger Code#

import jotform from "../../jotform.app.mjs";
import sampleEmit from "./test-event.mjs";

export default {
  key: "jotform-new-submission",
  name: "New Submission (Instant)",
  description: "Emit new event when a form is submitted",
  version: "0.1.5",
  type: "source",
  dedupe: "unique",
  props: {
    jotform,
    http: "$.interface.http",
    teamId: {
      propDefinition: [
        jotform,
        "teamId",
      ],
    },
    formId: {
      propDefinition: [
        jotform,
        "formId",
        (c) => ({
          teamId: c.teamId,
          excludeDeleted: true,
        }),
      ],
    },
  },
  hooks: {
    async deploy() {
      const { content: form } = await this.jotform.getForm(this.formId, this.teamId);
      const { content: submissions } = await this.jotform.getFormSubmissions({
        formId: this.formId,
        teamId: this.teamId,
        params: {
          limit: 25,
          orderby: "created_at",
        },
      });
      for (let submission of submissions.reverse()) {
        const meta = {
          id: submission.id,
          summary: form.title,
          ts: Date.now(),
        };
        this.$emit(submission, meta);
      }
    },
    async activate() {
      return (await this.jotform.createHook({
        endpoint: this.http.endpoint,
        formId: this.formId,
        teamId: this.teamId,
      }));
    },
    async deactivate() {
      return (await this.jotform.deleteHook({
        endpoint: this.http.endpoint,
        formId: this.formId,
        teamId: this.teamId,
      }));
    },
  },
  async run(event) {
    const { body } = event;
    let { content: submission } = await this.jotform.getFormSubmission({
      submissionId: body.submissionID,
      teamId: this.teamId,
    });

    // insert answers from the webhook event
    const rawRequest = JSON.parse(body.rawRequest);
    for (const key of Object.keys(rawRequest)) {
      const regex = /^q(\d+)_/;
      const match = key.match(regex);
      if (match && match[1]) {
        submission.answers[match[1]].answer = rawRequest[key];
      }
    }

    this.$emit(submission, {
      summary: body.formTitle || JSON.stringify(body),
      id: body.submissionID,
      ts: Date.now(),
    });
  },
  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
Jotform	`jotform`	`app`	This component uses the Jotform app.
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.
Team	`teamId`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu.
Form	`formId`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu.

Trigger Authentication#

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

About Jotform#

Jotform enables you to create online forms, collect responses directly in your email, and create fillable PDF forms.

Action#

Update Task on Hostaway

Description:Updates an existing task in Hostaway. [See the documentation](https://api.hostaway.com/documentation#update-task)

Version:0.0.2

Key:hostaway-update-task

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Hostaway Overview#

The Hostaway API allows for automation and integration with their property management platform. It provides endpoints for managing listings, bookings, messages, and more. On Pipedream, you can leverage these endpoints to create automated workflows that connect Hostaway with various other services, such as calendars, email, and messaging apps, or even custom functions for enhanced property management. Whether you're aiming to synchronize booking calendars or automate guest communication, the Hostaway API on Pipedream enables you to streamline operations and enhance guest experiences with ease.

Action Code#

import hostaway from "../../hostaway.app.mjs";
import pickBy from "lodash.pickby";
import constants from "../../common/constants.mjs";

export default {
  key: "hostaway-update-task",
  name: "Update Task",
  description: "Updates an existing task in Hostaway. [See the documentation](https://api.hostaway.com/documentation#update-task)",
  version: "0.0.2",
  type: "action",
  props: {
    hostaway,
    taskId: {
      propDefinition: [
        hostaway,
        "taskId",
      ],
    },
    title: {
      type: "string",
      label: "Title",
      description: "New title of the task",
      optional: true,
    },
    description: {
      type: "string",
      label: "Description",
      description: "New description of the task",
      optional: true,
    },
    listingId: {
      propDefinition: [
        hostaway,
        "listingId",
      ],
      optional: true,
    },
    reservationId: {
      propDefinition: [
        hostaway,
        "reservationId",
        (c) => ({
          listingId: c.listingId,
        }),
      ],
    },
    assigneeId: {
      propDefinition: [
        hostaway,
        "userId",
      ],
      label: "Assignee",
    },
    canStartFrom: {
      type: "string",
      label: "Can Start From",
      description: "Start time of the task. Example: `2023-07-01 00:00:00`",
      optional: true,
    },
    shouldEndBy: {
      type: "string",
      label: "Should End By",
      description: "End time of the task. Example: `2023-07-30 00:00:00`",
      optional: true,
    },
    categories: {
      type: "integer[]",
      label: "Categories",
      description: "Categories assigned to the task",
      options: constants.CATEGORIES,
      optional: true,
    },
    status: {
      type: "string",
      label: "Status",
      description: "Status of the task",
      options: constants.TASK_STATUS,
      optional: true,
    },
  },
  async run({ $ }) {
    const { result } = await this.hostaway.updateTask({
      taskId: this.taskId,
      data: pickBy({
        title: this.title,
        description: this.description,
        listingMapId: this.listingId,
        reservationId: this.reservationId,
        assigneeUserId: this.assigneeId,
        canStartFrom: this.canStartFrom,
        shouldEndBy: this.shouldEndBy,
        categoriesMap: this.categories,
        status: this.status,
      }),
      $,
    });

    if (result?.id) {
      $.export("summary", `Successfully updated task with ID ${result.id}.`);
    }

    return result;
  },
};

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
Hostaway	`hostaway`	`app`	This component uses the Hostaway app.
Task	`taskId`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu.
Title	`title`	`string`	New title of the task
Description	`description`	`string`	New description of the task
Listing	`listingId`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu.
Reservation	`reservationId`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu.
Assignee	`assigneeId`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu.
Can Start From	`canStartFrom`	`string`	Start time of the task. Example: `2023-07-01 00:00:00`
Should End By	`shouldEndBy`	`string`	End time of the task. Example: `2023-07-30 00:00:00`
Categories	`categories`	`integer[]`	Select a value from the drop down menu:`{ "value": 1, "label": "Cleaning" }{ "value": 2, "label": "Maintenance" }{ "value": 3, "label": "Check-in" }{ "value": 4, "label": "Check-out" }{ "value": 5, "label": "Back office" }{ "value": 6, "label": "Other" }`
Status	`status`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu:`pendingconfirmedinProgresscompletedcancelled`

Action Authentication#

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

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

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Popular Triggers#

New Submission (Instant) from the Jotform API

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New Message Received from the Hostaway API

Emit new event when a new message is received in Hostaway.

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New Reservation Created from the Hostaway API

Emit new event when a new reservation is created in Hostaway.

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New Reservation Updated from the Hostaway API

Emit new event when a reservation is updated in Hostaway.

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Popular Actions#

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Gets a list of form responses See the docs here

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Gets number of form submissions received this month. Also, get number of SSL form submissions, payment form submissions and upload space used by user See the docs here

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Get User Submissions with the Jotform API

Gets a list of all submissions for all forms on the account See the docs here

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Create Reservation with the Hostaway API

Creates a new reservation in Hostaway. See the documentation

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Create Task with the Hostaway API

Creates a new task in Hostaway. See the documentation

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