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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 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.

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

Create Document

Creates a document in outline.

Create an Attachment

Create an Attachment

Creates an attachment record and upload URL.

Delete an Attachment

Delete an Attachment

Removes an attachment by ID.

Update a Collection

Update a Collection

Updates an existing collection’s details.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I start an integration between Discourse and outline?

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

Can we customize how data from Discourse is recorded in outline?

Absolutely. You can customize how Discourse 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 Discourse and outline?

The data sync between Discourse 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 Discourse 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 Discourse and outline?

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

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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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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