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Connect Canny and Gist

Integrate Canny with Gist to automate workflows, sync data between apps, and eliminate repetitive tasks with AI-powered automation.

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Supported Triggers & Actions

Everything you can automate between Canny and Gist.

When this happensTriggers

A trigger is an event that starts a workflow.

New Post Created

New Post Created

Runs when a new post is created in Canny.

New Comment Added

New Comment Added

Runs when a new comment is added to a specific post.

New Vote

New Vote

Runs when a new vote is created

Post Status Changed

Post Status Changed

Runs when a post's status changes.

Tag Added to Post

Tag Added to Post

Runs when a tag is added to a post.

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Do thisActions

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

Create Comment

Create Comment

Creates a new comment on a post, optionally as a reply or with images.

Create a Post

Create a Post

Creates a new post in Canny with optional fields gated by a chooser, and only sends customFields when populated.

Change Post Status

Change Post Status

Changes the status of a Canny post.

Create Or Update User

Create Or Update User

Creates a new user or updates an existing user and returns the user's ID.

Find Post

Find Post

Finds an existing post

List All Boards

List All Boards

Returns a list of all boards associated with your company, in no particular order.

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    Connect your apps

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    Configure your workflow

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I connect Canny and Gist?

Sign up for a free viaSocket account, then authorize both your Canny and Gist accounts. From there, pick a trigger in one app and an action in the other. Your first workflow can be live in under five minutes.

Does this integration work in real time?

Yes. viaSocket uses instant triggers where available, so data moves between Canny and Gist as soon as the event happens. Scheduled polling triggers run at a maximum interval of 15 minutes.

Can I control which data gets sent from Canny to Gist?

Yes. You can map specific fields, apply filters to skip records that do not match your conditions, and transform values before they reach Gist. No coding required.

Can the integration run in both directions?

Yes. You can set up a workflow where Canny triggers actions in Gist, and a separate workflow where Gist triggers actions in Canny. Both run independently and in real time.

What happens if a step in the workflow fails?

viaSocket logs every run so you can see exactly what succeeded and what failed. Failed tasks can be retried from the dashboard without re-configuring the workflow.

Is viaSocket free to use?

Yes, there is a free plan that covers basic workflows between Canny and Gist. Paid plans unlock higher task limits, faster polling, and advanced features like multi-step workflows and conditional logic.

Do I need to know how to code to set this up?

No. The entire Canny and Gist integration is built through a visual, point-and-click interface. Code blocks are available if you want them, but they are never required.