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

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


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Configure the PDFMonkey
Click on the PDFMonkey node to configure it. You can modify the PDFMonkey URL and choose between DEV and PROD versions. You can also copy it for use in further automations.
Add the Captions Node
Next, click the plus (+) icon on the PDFMonkey 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 PDFMonkey 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 PDFMonkey and Captions 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 PDFMonkey, Captions, 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 PDFMonkey and Captions integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between PDFMonkey and Captions (or vice versa). Easily troubleshoot the scenario by reviewing the execution history to identify and fix any issues.
Most powerful ways to connect PDFMonkey and Captions
PDFMonkey + Captions + Google Drive: When a document is generated in PDFMonkey, use Captions to submit a video generation request. Once the video is generated, save the video file to Google Drive for easy sharing.
Captions + PDFMonkey + Slack: When a video generation request is submitted to Captions, generate a PDF document using PDFMonkey. Send a message to a Slack channel with a link to the generated PDF transcript for team review.
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About PDFMonkey
Use PDFMonkey in Latenode to automate document creation from templates. Populate PDFs with data from any app (CRM, database, etc.) via API. Latenode lets you trigger PDF generation based on events, archive documents, and send them automatically. Simplify reporting and document workflows with no-code or custom code.
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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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FAQ PDFMonkey and Captions
How can I connect my PDFMonkey account to Captions using Latenode?
To connect your PDFMonkey account to Captions on Latenode, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Latenode account.
- Navigate to the integrations section.
- Select PDFMonkey and click on "Connect".
- Authenticate your PDFMonkey and Captions accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I automatically add captions to PDFMonkey-generated sales reports?
Yes, you can! Latenode’s visual editor makes it easy to trigger Captions from new PDFMonkey documents, automating report enhancement and improving sales communication.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating PDFMonkey with Captions?
Integrating PDFMonkey with Captions allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Automatically generate captions for video summaries added to PDF reports.
- Create captioned social media teasers from PDFMonkey marketing brochures.
- Add subtitles to explainer videos embedded in PDF training manuals.
- Generate transcripts from video testimonials linked in PDF case studies.
- Automatically caption sales demo recordings linked within personalized PDFs.
What PDFMonkey document types work best with Latenode automation?
Latenode works with any PDFMonkey document! Use no-code blocks or JavaScript to parse complex files.
Are there any limitations to the PDFMonkey and Captions integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- Complex PDF layouts may require custom JavaScript for data extraction.
- Captions' language support depends on Captions' current capabilities.
- Large video files might impact workflow execution speed.