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Choose a trigger
A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Hot Product" from Product Hunt.
Add your action
An action happens after the trigger—such as "Invoke Function (Async)" in AWS Lambda.
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Supported triggers and actions
Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.
- New Hot Product
Triggers when a product hits 100+ upvotes.
Try ItTriggerPolling - New Product
Triggers when any new product is posted.
Try ItTriggerPolling - Region
Try ItTriggerPolling- Region
- FunctionRequired
- ArgumentsRequired
ActionWrite
- New Notification
Triggers when you have a new notification (ie. lightning bolt in top right corner on Product Hunt).
Try ItTriggerPolling - UsernameRequired
Try ItTriggerPolling- Region
- FunctionRequired
- ArgumentsRequired
ActionWrite- Region
- Input ObjectRequired
- CodeRequired
ActionWrite
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Frequently Asked Questions about Product Hunt + AWS Lambda integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Product Hunt and AWS Lambda
How can I trigger an AWS Lambda function from Product Hunt activities?
You can trigger AWS Lambda functions using Product Hunt activities such as new product launches or updates. By setting up a webhook in our platform that monitors these events, you can automatically invoke your AWS Lambda function whenever a specified event occurs.
What types of Product Hunt events can be used as triggers for AWS Lambda integration?
Events such as new product launches, user comments, and upvotes on Product Hunt can be configured to trigger actions in AWS Lambda. You need to set up the proper event listeners in our integration tools to respond to these specific occurrences.
Is it possible to filter which Product Hunt events trigger my AWS Lambda function?
Yes, you can apply filters within our integration platform. This lets you specify criteria so only certain activities on Product Hunt, like products meeting specific tags or creators, will trigger your AWS Lambda function.
Can I use my existing AWS environment variables with functions triggered by Product Hunt?
Our integration process respects your existing AWS environment configurations. When your AWS Lambda function is triggered by a Product Hunt event, it will have access to all pre-configured environment variables in your AWS setup.
Are there any limitations on the data sent from Product Hunt when triggering an AWS Lambda function?
The data sent from Product Hunt includes relevant information about the event (e.g., product name, description). However, due to API limitations or data policies from their side, some details might be less comprehensive than others.
How do I handle errors if an AWS Lambda function fails when triggered by a Product Hunt event?
We recommend implementing error handling within your webhook setup. Utilize retry logic and integrate notifications when an error occurs during the execution of your AWS Lambda functions.
Can we automate notifications based on triggers from both Product Hunt and completed Lambda executions?
Yes, you can automate notifications through our tool by linking subsequent actions after both triggering a lambda upon a specified event and receiving its execution result. This ensures real-time updates are actionable right off the bat.