Built with DocStarWhat is viaSocket?
viaSocket connects your apps and automates repetitive tasks — no coding required.
You pick a Trigger (something that happens in one app) and an Action (something viaSocket does in another app as a result). That combination is called a Flow.
How it works
[ Trigger ] ──→ [ Action ] ──→ [ Result ]
New row added Send an email Recipient getsto Google Sheets via Gmail the email automaticallyNo manual work. Once the Flow is live, it runs on its own every time the trigger event occurs.
Key terms
Term | What it means | Example |
Flow | Your automation — the full sequence | Sheet → Email |
Trigger | The event that starts the Flow | New row added to Sheet |
Action | What viaSocket does after the Trigger | Send an email via Gmail |
Workspace | Where all your Flows are organized | Your viaSocket dashboard |
What viaSocket is built for
Automating repetitive work between apps
Running multi-step workflows without writing code
Connecting 2,000+ apps including Gmail, Slack, Notion, WhatsApp, and more
Letting AI help you build and manage those workflows
Beyond the basics
Once you're comfortable with Flows, viaSocket also gives you:
Built-in Tools — Add logic inside a Flow: delays, multiple paths, custom JavaScript, or API calls. Useful when your automation needs conditions or extra steps beyond a simple trigger → action.
Human Intervention — Pause a Flow mid-run and wait for a human to review, approve, or input something before it continues.
AI Assistant — Describe what you want to automate in plain language. The AI builds the Flow for you.
MCP — Connect AI agents directly to your apps so they can take actions autonomously across 1,000+ tools.
Templates — Pre-built Flows you can copy and activate in minutes without starting from scratch.
You don't need any of these to get started. Build your first Flow first — [Make Your First Flow →]
