Automate your Discourse community workflows
Connect Discourse to CRM, support tools, BI and AI with viaSocket to turn posts into leads, tickets, reports and moderation actions — faster outcomes, less manual work.
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Triggers and Actions in Discourse Automations
viaSocket makes it simple to connect Discourse and automate repetitive tasks.
When this happensTriggers
A trigger is an event that starts a workflow.
Fetch New Posts
Retrieve posts created on the Discourse forum since the specified recent time (returns posts from the last N minutes).
Do thisActions
Action is the task that follows automatically within your Discourse integrations.
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 a new Discourse user account with name, email, username, and password. Optionally activate and approve the account; returns confirmation or activation instructions.
Create Tag Group
Creates a new tag group in Discourse.
Real-world use cases of Discourse integrations
See how Discourse integrates with popular apps to automate tasks and streamline your workflow.
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How to get started with Discourse automations
Automate when something happens in Discourse
Login -> Create new flow -> Select trigger -> Search Discourse -> Choose the trigger from the list
Take action in Discourse when something happens in an app or you want to add step in flow
Login -> Create new flow -> Select action -> Search Discourse -> Choose the action from the list
Trigger
Action
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Frequently Asked Questions
You can automate lead capture, support ticket creation, moderation workflows, engagement campaigns, and regular reporting — all by connecting Discourse to your CRM, support tools, BI, and messaging channels.
Yes. viaSocket can apply AI-enabled automation to triage flags, detect abusive or off-topic content, suggest moderator actions, auto-hide posts, and escalate urgent cases to human moderators.
viaSocket connects using Discourse's official API and your site credentials (API key or OAuth). Connections use encrypted channels and you control what data is shared. Access and activity are auditable.
Many templates are ready to use and can be configured in under an hour. Custom flows that integrate multiple systems typically take a few hours to a few days depending on complexity — no coding required for standard workflows.
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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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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