How to connect Captions and Grist
Create a New Scenario to Connect Captions and Grist
In the workspace, click the “Create New Scenario” button.

Add the First Step
Add the first node – a trigger that will initiate the scenario when it receives the required event. Triggers can be scheduled, called by a Captions, triggered by another scenario, or executed manually (for testing purposes). In most cases, Captions or Grist will be your first step. To do this, click "Choose an app," find Captions or Grist, and select the appropriate trigger to start the scenario.

Add the Captions Node
Select the Captions node from the app selection panel on the right.

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Configure the Captions
Click on the Captions node to configure it. You can modify the Captions URL and choose between DEV and PROD versions. You can also copy it for use in further automations.
Add the Grist Node
Next, click the plus (+) icon on the Captions node, select Grist from the list of available apps, and choose the action you need from the list of nodes within Grist.

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Authenticate Grist
Now, click the Grist node and select the connection option. This can be an OAuth2 connection or an API key, which you can obtain in your Grist settings. Authentication allows you to use Grist through Latenode.
Configure the Captions and Grist Nodes
Next, configure the nodes by filling in the required parameters according to your logic. Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are mandatory.
Set Up the Captions and Grist Integration
Use various Latenode nodes to transform data and enhance your integration:
- Branching: Create multiple branches within the scenario to handle complex logic.
- Merging: Combine different node branches into one, passing data through it.
- Plug n Play Nodes: Use nodes that don’t require account credentials.
- Ask AI: Use the GPT-powered option to add AI capabilities to any node.
- Wait: Set waiting times, either for intervals or until specific dates.
- Sub-scenarios (Nodules): Create sub-scenarios that are encapsulated in a single node.
- Iteration: Process arrays of data when needed.
- Code: Write custom code or ask our AI assistant to do it for you.

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Save and Activate the Scenario
After configuring Captions, Grist, and any additional nodes, don’t forget to save the scenario and click "Deploy." Activating the scenario ensures it will run automatically whenever the trigger node receives input or a condition is met. By default, all newly created scenarios are deactivated.
Test the Scenario
Run the scenario by clicking “Run once” and triggering an event to check if the Captions and Grist integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between Captions and Grist (or vice versa). Easily troubleshoot the scenario by reviewing the execution history to identify and fix any issues.
Most powerful ways to connect Captions and Grist
Captions + Grist + Slack: When a video's captions are generated in Captions, the information is added to a new record in Grist. A notification is then sent to a Slack channel to alert the team for review.
Captions + Grist + Google Drive: When captions are generated in Captions, the data is added to Grist. Once finalized in Grist through record updates, the captions are stored as a text file in a specified Google Drive folder.
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About Captions
Need accurate, automated captions for videos? Integrate Captions with Latenode to generate and sync subtitles across platforms. Automate video accessibility for marketing, training, or support. Latenode adds scheduling, file handling, and error control to Captions, making scalable captioning workflows simple and efficient.
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About Grist
Use Grist in Latenode to build custom data dashboards and manage complex data sets within your automation workflows. Trigger flows based on Grist updates, or write data back to Grist after processing. Add custom logic with JavaScript and scale without per-step fees, creating powerful data-driven automations.
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FAQ Captions and Grist
How can I connect my Captions account to Grist using Latenode?
To connect your Captions account to Grist on Latenode, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Latenode account.
- Navigate to the integrations section.
- Select Captions and click on "Connect".
- Authenticate your Captions and Grist accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I automate caption creation based on Grist data?
Yes, you can! Latenode allows you to trigger Captions workflows from Grist updates, automating content creation and saving valuable time with its flexible low-code environment.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating Captions with Grist?
Integrating Captions with Grist allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Automatically generate captions for videos based on Grist spreadsheet data.
- Update Grist with analytics from Captions performance metrics.
- Create new Captions projects when new rows are added to a Grist sheet.
- Share Captions-generated content details directly within Grist.
- Track video content and captions status across a team inside Grist.
How do I handle errors when Captions fails within Latenode?
Latenode's error handling allows you to set up alerts and retry failed Captions tasks, ensuring reliable automation even when errors occur.
Are there any limitations to the Captions and Grist integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- Complex Grist formulas might require custom JavaScript for proper integration.
- Captions API rate limits may affect the frequency of data updates.
- Large video file transfers from Captions may impact workflow execution time.