Automate Canny feedback with apps and AI

Turn user feedback into prioritized work—automatically create issues, alert account owners, surface trends, and close the loop with customers. No engineering required.

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Triggers and Actions in Canny Automations

viaSocket makes it simple to connect Canny and automate repetitive tasks.

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

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.

Real-world use cases of Canny integrations

See how Canny integrates with popular apps to automate tasks and streamline your workflow.

Sync form responses automatically to a spreadsheet for instant data capture

Send Slack notifications whenever a new row is added or updated in Sheets

Trigger email campaigns in Mailchimp when a new contact is added to a sheet

Create CRM contacts in HubSpot directly from new Google Sheets entries

Generate and save PDF reports to Google Drive from spreadsheet data

Automatically back up database records to a Google Sheet on a daily schedule

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Canny
MSG91
Shopify
Google Sheets
Instagram for Business
Gmail
Slack
+2,100+ more apps

How to get started with Canny automations

Automate when something happens in Canny

Login -> Create new flow -> Select trigger -> Search Canny -> Choose the trigger from the list

Take action in Canny when something happens in an app or you want to add step in flow

Login -> Create new flow -> Select action -> Search Canny -> Choose the action from the list

Trigger

Canny

Action

Canny

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can viaSocket automate with Canny?

viaSocket connects Canny to the apps your team already uses — CRMs, issue trackers, support tools, and AI — to automate real outcomes: create issues from popular requests, notify customers when features ship, route account requests to sales, and produce trend reports.

Do I need engineering help to set up Canny automations?

No. viaSocket provides prebuilt workflow templates and a visual builder so non-technical operators can set triggers (like new posts or vote counts) and actions (create issues, send messages, update CRMs) with minimal setup.

Can viaSocket use AI to tag or summarize Canny feedback?

Yes. viaSocket includes AI-enabled automations to classify, group, and summarize Canny posts. Use AI to auto-tag feedback by theme, generate short summaries for stakeholders, or surface the highest-impact requests automatically.

How does data access and security work between Canny and viaSocket?

viaSocket connects using secure API keys or OAuth and only requests the permissions needed for the workflows you enable. Data is transmitted over encrypted channels and access is controlled through your account permissions.

Canny

About Canny

Canny is a user feedback tool that helps you collect, organize, and analyze feedback from your users to make informed product decisions.

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viaSocket

About viaSocket

viaSocket is an AI-powered, workflow automation platform that helps people and businesses connect apps and automate repetitive tasks. With thousands of integrations, anyone can build workflows to move data, cut manual work, and save time. Whether for simple tasks or large-scale processes, viaSocket makes automation easy and helps teams focus on what matters most.

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