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Automation → Create

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Overview

This node operation creates a new automation in DocsAutomator. It is useful for users who want to programmatically set up automations that integrate various data sources like Airtable, API, ClickUp, Google Sheets, and others. For example, a user can create an automation named 'Invoice Generator' that pulls data from Google Sheets to generate documents automatically.

Use Case Examples

  1. Create a new automation named 'Invoice Generator' using Google Sheets as the data source.
  2. Set up an automation called 'Project Tracker' that integrates with ClickUp to generate project status reports.

Properties

Name Meaning
Title The name for the new automation, required to identify the automation.
Data Source The data source type for the automation, such as Airtable, API, ClickUp, Glide, Google Sheets, n8n, Noloco, SmartSuite, or Zapier.

Output

JSON

  • id - The unique identifier of the newly created automation.
  • title - The title/name of the newly created automation.
  • dataSourceName - The data source type associated with the automation.
  • createdAt - Timestamp when the automation was created.
  • updatedAt - Timestamp when the automation was last updated.

Dependencies

  • DocsAutomator API authentication token

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the 'Title' field is provided; otherwise, the node will throw an error indicating the title is required.
  • Verify that the API credentials for DocsAutomator are correctly configured and valid to avoid authentication errors.
  • If the data source name is invalid or unsupported, the API may reject the request; select from the provided options.
  • Network issues or API downtime can cause request failures; check connectivity and API status.

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