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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 Document

New Document

Lists Google Docs created within the specified recent time window (default 15 minutes).

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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.

Create Document From Text

Create Document From Text

Create a new Google Doc with the given title and content, optionally saving it to a specified Google Drive folder. Returns the document ID, edit URL, and export links.

Add or replace text in Google Doc

Add or replace text in Google Doc

Add new text to a selected Google Doc tab, or replace that tab’s existing content.

Create Document From Template

Create Document From Template

Create a Google Doc from a chosen template, replace template tags with provided values, optionally save it to a folder, and optionally share it with a user or anyone with the link.

Get Document Content

Get Document Content

Retrieve a document’s title and plain-text content by its document ID.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I start an integration between Discourse and Google Docs?

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

Can we customize how data from Discourse is recorded in Google Docs?

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

How often does the data sync between Discourse and Google Docs?

The data sync between Discourse and Google Docs 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 Google Docs?

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 Google Docs?

Yes, you can set conditional logic to control the flow of data between Discourse and Google Docs. 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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Google Docs

About Google Docs

Google Docs is an online word processor that lets you create and format text documents. Collaboratively edit documents with other people in real time. We also support Google Sheets!

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