I’m working on a mobile app that uses Firebase as the backend database. I want to set up automatic email and SMS notifications using Zapier whenever certain events happen in my Firebase database.
I’ve been looking into different ways to trigger these notifications, but I’m having trouble finding the right approach. I noticed that there used to be a “New item in Queue” trigger option for Firebase in Zapier, but I can’t seem to find it anymore in the current interface.
Has this trigger been removed or moved somewhere else? If it’s no longer available, what’s the best way to set up Zapier to monitor dynamic paths in my Firebase database? I need to trigger notifications when new records are added to different user-specific paths, but these paths change based on user IDs.
Any suggestions on how to handle this kind of dynamic path monitoring with Zapier and Firebase would be really helpful.
yep, those triggers are gone. u can use Firebase Cloud Functions to listen for changes in your database and send data to a Zapier webhook. it may take a bit to set up, but it’s worth it for the dynamic paths!
Indeed, Firebase has removed those legacy triggers, including the Queue option. I transitioned to using Firebase Cloud Functions, which allows for setting up HTTP callable functions that can send data to Zapier webhooks. This approach provides better functionality and control over the specific user paths you need to monitor. While it does require some JavaScript knowledge, it lets you tailor the data formatting to align with Zapier’s requirements. I’ve been using this method for six months and it has proven reliable for managing user-specific changes in the database.
The Queue trigger was deprecated several years ago when Firebase shifted away from supporting those direct integrations. To achieve what you need, consider utilizing Firebase Cloud Functions that are triggered by database writes. You can then use fetch() to POST the necessary data to your Zapier webhooks. For monitoring different user paths, leverage wildcards in your Cloud Function triggers, such as /users/{userId}/notifications/{notificationId}. This setup allows you to automatically capture any user ID, and the function sends those wildcard values as parameters, enabling you to include user-specific information in your webhook payload. This method addresses the dynamic routing challenge and provides you with complete control over the data sent to Zapier for your SMS and email notifications.