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Sync Grist data with Captions to automate video subtitling and content repurposing. Latenode's visual editor simplifies complex workflows, letting you customize logic with JavaScript and scale affordably by paying only for execution time.
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Create a New Scenario to Connect Grist and Captions
In the workspace, click the βCreate New Scenarioβ button.
Add the First Step
Add the first node β a trigger that will initiate the scenario when it receives the required event. Triggers can be scheduled, called by a Grist, triggered by another scenario, or executed manually (for testing purposes). In most cases, Grist or Captions will be your first step. To do this, click "Choose an app," find Grist or Captions, and select the appropriate trigger to start the scenario.
Add the Grist Node
Select the Grist node from the app selection panel on the right.
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Add the Captions Node
Next, click the plus (+) icon on the Grist node, select Captions from the list of available apps, and choose the action you need from the list of nodes within Captions.
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Authenticate Captions
Now, click the Captions node and select the connection option. This can be an OAuth2 connection or an API key, which you can obtain in your Captions settings. Authentication allows you to use Captions through Latenode.
Configure the Grist and Captions 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 Grist and Captions Integration
Use various Latenode nodes to transform data and enhance your integration:
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Save and Activate the Scenario
After configuring Grist, Captions, and any additional nodes, donβt 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 βRun onceβ and triggering an event to check if the Grist and Captions integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between Grist and Captions (or vice versa). Easily troubleshoot the scenario by reviewing the execution history to identify and fix any issues.
Grist + Captions + Slack: When a new product is added to Grist, a request is submitted to Captions to generate a promotional video. Once the video generation is complete, a message is sent to a designated Slack channel.
Captions + Grist + Airtable: When video translation is completed in Captions, the captions are saved to a specified Grist database. Video performance metrics are then created in Airtable.
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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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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How can I connect my Grist account to Captions using Latenode?
To connect your Grist account to Captions on Latenode, follow these steps:
Can I automatically update captions based on Grist data?
Yes, you can! Latenode enables real-time updates. When data changes in Grist, your Captions content will automatically reflect those changes, saving time and ensuring accuracy.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating Grist with Captions?
Integrating Grist with Captions allows you to perform various tasks, including:
What Grist data types are supported in Latenode integrations?
Latenode supports text, numbers, dates, and selections. Complex data types like attachments can be handled using JavaScript code blocks.
Are there any limitations to the Grist and Captions integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of: