AppEvents

Visit the Use App Events tutorial for more information.

Overview

The On App Event Component triggers when an event is received from an external application, allowing automation workflows to respond dynamically to incoming app events.

Usage

This component listens for app events and processes incoming data, making it ideal for integrating external systems and event-driven workflows.

Properties

Property	Type	Description
event	string	The name of the event to listen for.
eventDataExample	string	An example JSON structure representing the event data.

Output Ports

Port	Description
out	Emits the received app event data.

Processing Logic

1. Registers Webhook: Subscribes to the specified event using the Appmixer API.

2. Receives Event Data: Waits for an event from the external system.

3. Processes Data:

   • Parses the received JSON payload.

   • Extracts structured data based on eventDataExample.

4. Emits Structured Output: Sends the processed event data to the out port.

Output Data Schema

Property	Type	Description
data	object	The JSON payload received from the app event.

Notes

• Webhook-Based Execution: Efficiently listens for app events using webhooks.

• Dynamic Event Handling: Supports various app events based on configurations.

• Ideal for Integrations: Enables event-driven automation between external apps and workflows.

This component is essential for workflows requiring real-time event processing and seamless app integration.