Hey everyone,
I’m trying to connect my app to Zapier using the command line interface. I need to make two triggers: one for adding stuff and another for updating. But I’m kinda lost on how to do this.
Can someone walk me through the process of making these triggers? I’ve looked at the docs, but I’m still confused about the whole concept.
Has anyone done this before? What steps should I follow? Any tips or tricks would be super helpful!
Thanks in advance for any help you can give me!
I’ve recently gone through this process, and it can be a bit daunting at first. After setting up the CLI and project, focus on creating your trigger files in the ‘triggers’ directory. Each file should export an object with key details like ‘key’, ‘noun’, and ‘display’.
The heart of your trigger is the ‘perform’ function. This is where you’ll fetch the data that Zapier will use. For your ‘add’ and ‘update’ triggers, you’ll need to implement logic to detect new or modified items.
One thing that tripped me up was authentication. Make sure you’ve properly set up your authentication method (OAuth2 is common) in your app’s configuration.
Also, use the ‘–debug’ flag with ‘zapier push’ for more detailed error messages. It saved me hours of troubleshooting.
Lastly, thorough testing is crucial. Use ‘zapier test’ to simulate trigger events before you push to production.
hey there! i’ve done this before. first, install the zapier cli with npm. then, use zapier init to set up your project. for triggers, create js files in the triggers folder. use zapier push to update your app. checkout zapier’s github for examples. good luck!
Setting up Zapier triggers via CLI can be a bit tricky at first. After installing the CLI and initializing your project, you’ll need to define your triggers in separate JavaScript files. Each file should export an object with properties like ‘key’, ‘noun’, and ‘display’. The crucial part is implementing the ‘perform’ function, which Zapier calls when the trigger fires. This function should return the data you want to pass to subsequent steps in the Zap. Remember to thoroughly test your triggers locally using zapier test before pushing. It’s also worth noting that proper error handling and input validation are essential for a smooth user experience.