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Actions and Triggers

When this happensTriggers

A trigger is an event that starts a workflow.

New Document Published

New Document Published

Triggers when a new document is published.

Collection Created

Collection Created

Triggers when a new collection is created in outline account.

Document Created

Document Created

Triggers when a new document is created in outline account.

Group Created

Group Created

Triggers when a new group is created in outline.

Stars Created

Stars Created

Triggers when a document or collection is starred.

Comments Created

Comments Created

Triggers when a new comment is added to a document .

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Do thisActions

Action is the task that follows automatically within your Cognito Forms integrations.

List forms

List forms

Get a list of all forms in your Cognito Forms account.

Create form entry

Create form entry

Create a new submission in the selected Cognito Form to save the respondent's details.

Delete entry

Delete entry

Delete an entry from Cognito Forms.

Get Document

Get Document

Retrieve the document created from a Cognito Forms entry so you can save or share it.

Get form entry

Get form entry

Retrieve a single entry from a Cognito form to view its submitted responses.

Create Document

Create Document

Creates a document in outline.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I start an integration between Cognito Forms and outline?

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

Can we customize how data from Cognito Forms is recorded in outline?

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

How often does the data sync between Cognito Forms and outline?

The data sync between Cognito Forms and outline 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 Cognito Forms to outline?

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 Cognito Forms and outline?

Yes, you can set conditional logic to control the flow of data between Cognito Forms and outline. 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.

Cognito Forms

About Cognito Forms

Cognito Forms is an easy-to-use form builder that allows users to quickly build a form, include it on their website, and start capturing entries without having to do any development.

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outline

About outline

Outline is a fast, open‑source team knowledge base and wiki for organizing internal documentation, product specs, support answers, meeting notes, and onboarding. It features a blazing‑fast Markdown editor with slash commands, real‑time collaboration with comments and threads, powerful search with optional AI answers, and 20+ integrations including Slack, Figma, and Loom. Teams can manage permissions, guest access, and public sharing, and customize branding with custom domains; it’s available both as a hosted cloud service and a self‑hosted deployment. Designed for speed, simplicity, and transparency, Outline serves as a shared long‑term memory for modern teams.

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