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Actions and Triggers

When this happensTriggers

A trigger is an event that starts a workflow.

Fetch New Posts

Fetch New Posts

Retrieve posts created on the Discourse forum since the specified recent time (returns posts from the last N minutes).

New Message in Channel

New Message in Channel

Triggers when a new message posted on a specific channel.

New User Joined or Updated in Your Org

New User Joined or Updated in Your Org

Triggers when a new user join workspace.

New Message Posted

New Message Posted

Triggers when a new message is posted on any slack channel.

New Message Reaction

New Message Reaction

Triggers when new reaction is added to a message.

Recent Thread Messages

Recent Thread Messages

Triggers when a new message recieved in a thread.

Do thisActions

Action is the task that follows automatically within your Discourse integrations.

Create Post

Create Post

Add a post to Discourse — reply to an existing topic or start a new topic with a title and category.

Create Discourse User

Create Discourse User

Create a new Discourse user account with name, email, username, and password. Optionally activate and approve the account; returns confirmation or activation instructions.

Send Message

Send Message

Send a message to a Slack channel or thread now or scheduled, optionally using a custom bot name/icon, adding buttons, and controlling link/media previews.

Set Slack Status

Set Slack Status

Set your Slack profile status text and emoji and optionally specify how long it should remain active.

Send Interactive messages

Send Interactive messages

This action is built for human intervention purpose to get user input for running flow. although the functionality is also workingh in send message action

Send Block/buttons/Intractive message using AI

Send Block/buttons/Intractive message using AI

Send Block, buttons, or slack form using AI

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I start an integration between Discourse and Slack?

To start, connect both your Discourse and Slack accounts to viaSocket. Once connected, you can set up a workflow where an event in Discourse triggers actions in Slack (or vice versa).

Can we customize how data from Discourse is recorded in Slack?

Absolutely. You can customize how Discourse data is recorded in Slack. This includes choosing which data fields go into which fields of Slack, setting up custom formats, and filtering out unwanted information.

How often does the data sync between Discourse and Slack?

The data sync between Discourse and Slack typically happens in real-time through instant triggers. And a maximum of 15 minutes in case of a scheduled trigger.

Can I filter or transform data before sending it from Discourse to Slack?

Yes, viaSocket allows you to add custom logic or use built-in filters to modify data according to your needs.

Is it possible to add conditions to the integration between Discourse and Slack?

Yes, you can set conditional logic to control the flow of data between Discourse and Slack. For instance, you can specify that data should only be sent if certain conditions are met, or you can create if/else statements to manage different outcomes.

Discourse

About Discourse

Discourse is a modern forum solution that facilitates community discussions, Q&A, and social interactions. It offers a range of features including real-time notifications, moderation tools, and customizable themes to enhance user engagement.

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Slack

About Slack

Slack is a team Communication Platform. Focused on chat, apps and working with bots.

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