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

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

OCR Space
Configure the OCR Space
Click on the OCR Space node to configure it. You can modify the OCR Space 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 OCR Space node, select Discourse from the list of available apps, and choose the action you need from the list of nodes within Discourse.

OCR Space
⚙
Discourse
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 OCR Space 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 OCR Space 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.

JavaScript
⚙
AI Anthropic Claude 3
⚙
Discourse
Trigger on Webhook
⚙
OCR Space
⚙
⚙
Iterator
⚙
Webhook response
Save and Activate the Scenario
After configuring OCR Space, 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 OCR Space and Discourse integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between OCR Space 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 OCR Space and Discourse
Discourse + OCR Space + Discourse: When a new post is created in Discourse, this automation checks if it contains an image. If it does, the image is processed by OCR Space to extract the text. The extracted text is then added as a new post or a comment within the same Discourse thread.
Discourse + OCR Space + Slack: When a new post is created in Discourse, the automation checks for images. If an image is found, OCR Space extracts the text, and a Slack message is sent to a specified channel, alerting users about the text extraction and providing a summary of the extracted text.
OCR Space and Discourse integration alternatives
About OCR Space
Need to extract text from images or PDFs? Use OCR Space in Latenode to automatically process documents and integrate the data into your workflows. Automate invoice processing, data entry, or compliance checks. Latenode adds flexible logic, file parsing, and destinations to your OCR results, scaling beyond single-document processing.
Similar apps
Related categories
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.
Similar apps
Related categories
See how Latenode works
FAQ OCR Space and Discourse
How can I connect my OCR Space account to Discourse using Latenode?
To connect your OCR Space account to Discourse on Latenode, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Latenode account.
- Navigate to the integrations section.
- Select OCR Space and click on "Connect".
- Authenticate your OCR Space and Discourse accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I automatically post OCR results to a forum?
Yes, you can! Latenode enables you to extract text from images using OCR Space and automatically create new posts on Discourse, streamlining content creation workflows.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating OCR Space with Discourse?
Integrating OCR Space with Discourse allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Automatically creating Discourse topics from scanned document content.
- Posting image descriptions extracted via OCR to Discourse channels.
- Moderating uploaded images in Discourse using OCR-based content analysis.
- Creating a searchable archive of image-based discussions using OCR text.
- Triggering Discourse notifications based on text found within uploaded images.
How does Latenode handle large volumes of OCR Space requests?
Latenode is designed to scale, allowing you to process numerous OCR Space requests efficiently, maintaining performance for high-volume tasks.
Are there any limitations to the OCR Space and Discourse integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- The accuracy of OCR depends on the quality of the input images.
- Rate limits imposed by OCR Space and Discourse APIs apply.
- Complex formatting within images may not be perfectly preserved.