GCloud Pub/Sub

Google Cloud Pub/Sub is a messaging service that enables real-time event-driven communication between applications. It facilitates asynchronous messaging by allowing publishers to send messages to topics and subscribers to receive them efficiently.

How to Integrate GCloud Pub/Sub with ZBrain Flow

To integrate GCloud Pub/Sub with ZBrain Flow:

1. Click the ‘+’ button in ZBrain Flow.

2. In the search bar, type "GCloud Pub/Sub" and select it from the available options.

3. Choose an action to begin the setup process.

How to Connect GCloud Pub/Sub to ZBrain Flow

To connect GCloud Pub/Sub to ZBrain Flow, you need to create a service account and obtain a JSON service key for authentication. Follow these steps to establish a secure connection:

1. Provide a Connection Name – Assign a name for easy identification.

2. Enter the Service Key (JSON) – Use the authentication key for secure access.

3. To Get the Service Key (JSON), Follow These Steps:

   • Create a Service Account:

     • Go to the Google Cloud Console.

     • Navigate to IAM & Admin > Service Accounts.

     • Click ‘Create Service Account’.

     • Provide a name and description, then click ‘Create.’

   • Assign Roles to the Service Account:

     • In the Service Account Permissions section, assign roles like:

       • Pub/Sub Publisher (to publish messages).

       • Pub/Sub Subscriber (to receive messages).

     • Click ‘Continue’ and then ‘Done.’

   • Create and Download the Key:

     • Locate the created service account in the list.

     • Click the Actions menu (three dots) and select Manage keys.

     • Click ‘Add Key’ > ‘Create New Key.’

     • Choose JSON as the key type and click ‘Create.’

     • The JSON key file will be downloaded to your computer.

4. Click ‘Save’ to finalize the setup.

Once connected, ZBrain Flow can send messages to topics, manage Pub/Sub workflows, and automate real-time communication.

Actions Available in ZBrain Flow

Publish Message to Topic

This action allows you to publish messages to a specific Google Cloud Pub/Sub topic, enabling real-time communication between applications and services.

Configuration Steps:

1. Select an Existing Connection or Create a New One

   • If a connection to Google Cloud Pub/Sub already exists, select it from the list.

   • If not, follow the connection setup process to authenticate and establish a new connection.

2. Enter the Message Content

   • Provide the message content that needs to be published.

   • Click ‘+ Add Item’ to include multiple messages if required.

3. Specify the Topic

   • Enter the exact name of the Pub/Sub topic where the message will be published.

   • Ensure the topic exists in your Google Cloud Pub/Sub project and has the correct permissions for message publishing.

Note: Click ‘f’ to insert dynamic values for flexible configurations.