How to connect Cloudinary and Discourse
Create a New Scenario to Connect Cloudinary and Discourse
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 Cloudinary, triggered by another scenario, or executed manually (for testing purposes). In most cases, Cloudinary or Discourse will be your first step. To do this, click "Choose an app," find Cloudinary or Discourse, and select the appropriate trigger to start the scenario.

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


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


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Authenticate Discourse
Now, click the Discourse node and select the connection option. This can be an OAuth2 connection or an API key, which you can obtain in your Discourse settings. Authentication allows you to use Discourse through Latenode.
Configure the Cloudinary and Discourse 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 Cloudinary and Discourse 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 Cloudinary, Discourse, 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 Cloudinary and Discourse integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between Cloudinary and Discourse (or vice versa). Easily troubleshoot the scenario by reviewing the execution history to identify and fix any issues.
Most powerful ways to connect Cloudinary and Discourse
Cloudinary + Discourse + Slack: When a new image is uploaded to Cloudinary, a new topic is created in a specified Discourse forum with the image. Then, a message is sent to a Slack channel notifying users about the new Discourse topic.
Discourse + Cloudinary + Google Drive: When a new topic is created in Discourse, the author's avatar image is downloaded from Discourse, transformed using Cloudinary to resize it, and then uploaded to a specified folder in Google Drive.
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About Discourse
Integrate Discourse with Latenode to automate community management. Trigger actions based on new topics or replies. Automatically analyze sentiment, flag urgent issues, and update your CRM. Build custom moderation flows with Latenode's no-code tools, AI nodes, and flexible JavaScript functions, scaling support without manual effort.
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FAQ Cloudinary and Discourse
How can I connect my Cloudinary account to Discourse using Latenode?
To connect your Cloudinary account to Discourse on Latenode, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Latenode account.
- Navigate to the integrations section.
- Select Cloudinary and click on "Connect".
- Authenticate your Cloudinary and Discourse accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I automatically update Discourse avatars from Cloudinary?
Yes, you can! Latenode’s visual editor makes this easy. Automatically sync profile images from Cloudinary to keep Discourse profiles fresh, ensuring consistent branding and a better user experience.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating Cloudinary with Discourse?
Integrating Cloudinary with Discourse allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Automatically posting new Cloudinary assets to a Discourse forum.
- Updating Discourse user avatars with images stored in Cloudinary.
- Creating Discourse topics from Cloudinary asset metadata.
- Syncing Cloudinary image updates to corresponding Discourse posts.
- Triggering Cloudinary transformations based on Discourse events.
HowsecureisCloudinaryintegrationwithDiscourseonLatenode?
Latenode uses secure authentication and encryption to protect your data during Cloudinary and Discourse integration, ensuring data privacy and security.
Are there any limitations to the Cloudinary and Discourse integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- Complex Cloudinary transformations might require custom JavaScript code.
- Real-time synchronization depends on the API rate limits of both services.
- File size limitations are inherited from Cloudinary and Discourse.