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

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


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


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Authenticate Brilliant Directories
Now, click the Brilliant Directories node and select the connection option. This can be an OAuth2 connection or an API key, which you can obtain in your Brilliant Directories settings. Authentication allows you to use Brilliant Directories through Latenode.
Configure the Help Scout and Brilliant Directories 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 Help Scout and Brilliant Directories 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 Help Scout, Brilliant Directories, 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 Help Scout and Brilliant Directories integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between Help Scout and Brilliant Directories (or vice versa). Easily troubleshoot the scenario by reviewing the execution history to identify and fix any issues.
Most powerful ways to connect Help Scout and Brilliant Directories
Brilliant Directories + Help Scout + Mailchimp: When a new user signs up on Brilliant Directories, a customer profile is created in Help Scout and the user is added to a specific Mailchimp audience for targeted marketing.
Help Scout + Brilliant Directories + Slack: When a new conversation is started in Help Scout, check if the customer is a Brilliant Directories member. If so, post a notification to a dedicated Slack channel to alert the support team.
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About Help Scout
Automate Help Scout within Latenode to streamline support workflows. Automatically escalate urgent tickets, update customer profiles, and trigger proactive outreach based on support interactions. Centralize Help Scout data with other systems in visual workflows. Use AI and scripting for advanced routing or analysis.
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About Brilliant Directories
Orchestrate Brilliant Directories data within Latenode to automate member management and content workflows. Sync directory listings with CRMs, trigger email sequences based on membership changes, or automate content moderation. Extend directory features with Latenode's AI tools and custom JavaScript actions.
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FAQ Help Scout and Brilliant Directories
How can I connect my Help Scout account to Brilliant Directories using Latenode?
To connect your Help Scout account to Brilliant Directories on Latenode, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Latenode account.
- Navigate to the integrations section.
- Select Help Scout and click on "Connect".
- Authenticate your Help Scout and Brilliant Directories accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I automatically update member details from Help Scout?
Yes, with Latenode! Automatically update Brilliant Directories member profiles based on Help Scout conversations. This keeps member data current and consistent across platforms.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating Help Scout with Brilliant Directories?
Integrating Help Scout with Brilliant Directories allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Automatically creating new Brilliant Directories members from Help Scout conversations.
- Adding Help Scout tags based on member activity in Brilliant Directories.
- Triggering Help Scout notifications for new Brilliant Directories sign-ups.
- Syncing Brilliant Directories profile updates to corresponding Help Scout customer profiles.
- Sending personalized welcome messages via Help Scout for new members.
Can I use JavaScript to enhance this integration in Latenode?
Yes! Latenode allows you to use JavaScript for advanced data manipulation or custom logic beyond standard integration options, enabling powerful workflows.
Are there any limitations to the Help Scout and Brilliant Directories integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- Rate limits imposed by Help Scout and Brilliant Directories APIs may affect workflow speed.
- Complex data transformations may require custom JavaScript coding in Latenode.
- Real-time synchronization depends on the polling intervals set within Latenode.