A primary benefit of managing content API-first is that your content is transformed into portable and scalable content objects, available via API endpoint to create workflows with the third-party applications that your team uses. We recently released the , which allows users to add Zapier to their Bucket to choose triggers that prompt an action in a third-party system. To demonstrate, I’ve put together a couple of workflows connecting my Cosmic JS Content to , and Cosmic JS Zapier Integration Gmail Google Sheets Google Calendar. Make a Cosmic JS Zap I want to create three example workflows: New Media Published = Receive an email via GmailNew Author Published = Add author info to Google SheetsNew Appointment Drafted = Add appointment to Google Calendar I want to automate these processes using the Cosmic JS Zapier Integration. To do so, go to the Cosmic JS and to your Bucket. Integrations Page add Zapier Choose a Trigger App: Search “Cosmic JS” Select your Cosmic JS Trigger : I chose “ ” for my zap, and select the Bucket I want to received my updates to Gmail from. I connected my Gmail account and clarify who I want to receive the message, in what format and what pieces of content to include from the new Cosmic JS Media Objects being uploaded to my Bucket. Now when I add new Media to my Bucket, I get an automated email that includes the media file for my review. Media Updates New Media New Media Object Published New Media Object Email Notification : I chose “ ” for my zap, and select the Bucket I want to receive my updates to Google Sheets from. I clarify within Zapier that I am looking to pull Types to update Google Sheets. I connect my Google Sheets account and clarify which spreadsheet and section I want to see updated when new Authors are published in the Cosmic JS system. New Author Updates New Object Published Object New Author Published New Author Added to Google Sheets I chose “ ” for my zap, and select the Bucket I want to receive my updates to Google Calendar from. I clarify within Zapier that I am looking to pull Types to update Google Calendar, since my workflow calls for contributors drafting content for appointments that still need to be confirmed. Now when my Appointments Object Type is set to draft, it adds a Google Calendar appointment. New Appointment Updates: New Object Draft Object New Appointment Drafted New Appointment Added to Google Calendar Conclusion It’s easy to automate hundreds of simple tasks using the . Once you’ve connected your Cosmic JS Buckets to Zapier, you’re able to create a variety of zaps that can speed up your team’s time to market and ability to manage its various workflows seamlessly. Cosmic JS Zapier Integration If you have any comments or questions about integrating your Cosmic JS Objects into workflows with other apps using Zapier, and . reach out to us on Twitter join the conversation on Slack

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