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Choose a trigger
A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Child Object in a Firebase Realtime Database" from Firebase / Firestore.
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An action happens after the trigger—such as "Create Member" in Ghost.
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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.
- PathRequired
- Order
- Location of newest objects
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- Convert Numerics
- NewId
- Data
ActionWrite- Api_docs_info
- Stop on errorRequired
- HTTP MethodRequired
- URLRequired
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
ActionWrite- CollectionRequired
- QueryRequired
ActionSearch
- CollectionRequired
Try ItTriggerPolling- CollectionRequired
- Convert Numerics
- Document ID
- Data
ActionWrite- PathRequired
- Child keyRequired
- Search valueRequired
- Wrap search value in quotes
- Location of best match
ActionSearch- Member Created
Triggers when a new member is added (requires Ghost 3.0.0 or later).
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Frequently Asked Questions about Firebase / Firestore + Ghost integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Firebase / Firestore and Ghost
How do I set up a trigger in Firebase for new posts in Ghost?
To set up a trigger in Firebase for new posts in Ghost, you can use a webhook. First, configure Ghost to send post creation data to your Firebase Webhook URL. Then, within Firebase Functions, listen for incoming requests on this endpoint and handle them accordingly, such as writing the data to Firestore.
Can Ghost send updates to Firestore when a post is updated?
Yes, Ghost can send updates to Firestore when a post is updated by using webhooks or integrating with third-party services like Zapier. You need to create an endpoint in Firebase that listens for update events from Ghost and updates the corresponding document in Firestore.
How can we ensure data consistency between Ghost and Firestore during integration?
To ensure data consistency between Ghost and Firestore, establish two-way synchronization where changes in one platform reflect on the other. Use transactional writes or batched writes with Firestore when applying multiple changes at once. Additionally, verify webhook payloads from Ghost before processing them to prevent unauthorized updates.
Is it possible for Firebase Functions to trigger actions in Ghost?
Yes, Google Cloud Functions can be triggered based on events such as database changes or HTTP requests and perform actions in Ghost by sending HTTP POST requests or using the official Ghost Admin API for certain operations like publishing a post.
What are some common actions you can automate between Firebase/Firestore and Ghost?
Common actions include creating new records in Firestore when new content is published on your site, updating blog post entries based on user interactions stored in Firebase Analytics, or sending notification emails through functions triggered by both platforms’ events.
Do I need any specific permissions set within my Firebase project to connect it with Ghost?
Yes, ensure that your Firebase service account has appropriate permissions such as accessing Firestore collections if you're reading/writing data or setting up extensions that require administrative access. For security reasons always use least-privilege principles.
Can we use triggers to automate content moderation workflows with Firebase after receiving data from Ghost?
Absolutely! Once you receive content data from Ghost via webhooks into your Firebase function, you can set triggers on this data that execute moderation workflows automatically like checking for sensitive content using machine learning models.