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Filestack

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This application needs additional settings. Please follow the documentation below to create your own connectionUnique, active service acces point to a network. There are different types of connections (API key, Oauth…). More.

Filestack

With Filestack modulesThe module is an application or tool within the Boost.space system. The entire system is built on this concept of modularity. (module - Contacts) More in Boost.spaceCentralization and synchronization platform, where you can organize and manage your data. More IntegratorPart of the Boost.space system, where you can create your connections and automate your processes. More, you can manage your files and workflows in your Filestack account as well as make API calls.

To get started with Filestack, create an account at filestack.com.

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The moduleThe module is an application or tool within the Boost.space system. The entire system is built on this concept of modularity. (module - Contacts) More dialog fields that are displayed in bold (in the Boost.space Integrator scenarioA specific connection between applications in which data can be transferred. Two types of scenarios: active/inactive. More, not in this documentation article) are mandatory.

Connecting Filestack to Boost.space Integrator

To connect Filestack to Boost.space Integrator you need to obtain an API Key and App Secret.

Log in to your Filestack account.
On the dashboard, click Security in the left-hand menu.
Click Policy & Signature.
Click Copy API Key in the top-right corner.
Reveal your App Secret by clicking Show, then copy the string to your clipboard.
Open your Boost.space Integrator scenario and select the Filestack module you want to use.
Next to Connection, click Add.
Choose a name for your new connection.
Paste your API Key and App Secret in the corresponding fields.
If you have security enabled in your Filestack account, you can enter any relevant information in the Connection box.
Click Save.

You have successfully established the connection.

Action

Upload a File

Uploads a file by URL/File Data.

Connection

Establish a connection to your Filestack account.

Upload a File

By URL Link

URL Link	Enter the URL link for the file.
File Name	Enter the name of the file, including the extension. For example, `invoice.xml`.

By File Data

File Name	Enter the name of the file, including the extension. For example, `invoice.xml`.
Data	Map the file data.

Download a File

Downloads a file by its handle.

Connection	Establish a connection to your Filestack account.
File Handle	Enter the handle of the file.
New File Name	Enter the new name of the file, including the extension. For example, `invoice.xml`.

Transformation

Create a Collage

Creates a collage from the passed file handles.

	Note
	You can only use this module if your Filestack Security is turned off.

Connection

Establish a connection to your Filestack account.

Handle of the Base Image

Enter the handle of the base image.

	Note
	You cannot use a URL in this field and the one below.

Files Handles

Enter the handles of the rest of the images in the collage.

	Note
	The order in which files provided dictates how the images arrange. The first image in a collage is always the handle provided above.

File Name

Enter the name of the file, including the extension. For example, collage.jpeg.

Height

Enter the height of the collage.

Width

Enter the width of the collage.

Margin

Enter the margin of the collage.

Fit

Select the fit of the collage.

Auto
Crop

Color

Enter the color you want.

	Note
	You can use the colors listed in Color Options.

Autorotate

Select whether to autorotate the collage.

Create a ZIP

Creates a ZIP file from passed file handles or external URLs.

	Note
	You can only use this module if your Filestack Security is turned off.

Connection

Establish a connection to your Filestack account.

Handle

Enter the handle of the file.

	Note
	You cannot use a URL in this field.

ZIP

Enter details of all files to be included in the ZIP file, either by handle or external URL.

File Name

Enter the name of the file, including the extension. For example, invoice.xml.

Workflow

Run a Workflow

Starts your Filestack Workflow.

	Note
	You can only use this module if your Filestack Security is turned on.

Connection

Establish a connection to your Filestack account.

Handle

Enter the handle of the workflow.

	Note
	You cannot use a URL in this field.

Workflow ID

Enter ID of the workflow you want to run.

Other

Make an API Call

Performs an arbitrary authorized API call.

	Note
	For some API calls, you may either need a connection with security or one without security.

Connection	Establish a connection to your Filestack account.
URL	Enter a path relative to `https://cdn.filestackcontent.com`. For example: `/api/file/YOUR_HANDLE/metadata` For the list of available endpoints, refer to the Filestack API documentation.
Method	Select the HTTP method you want to use: GET to retrieve information for an entry. POST to create a new entry. PUT to update/replace an existing entry. PATCH to make a partial entry update. DELETE to delete an entry.
Headers	Enter the desired request headers. You don’t have to add authorization headers; we already did that for you.
Query String	Enter the request query string.
Body	Enter the body content for your API call.

Example of use – Get image size

The following API call returns the image size information for a specific image in your Filestack account.

Base URL: https://cdn.filestackcontent.com

URL: /imagesize/vC93xcpOSiqaANThHueI

File Handle: vC93xcpOSiqaANThHueI

Matches of the search can be found in the module’s Output under Bundle > Body.