README.md

Webhooks Email Sample

A sample app that sends out emails based on data source refresh successes on Tableau Server using webhooks.

What you'll need

• A Tableau Server or Online site. Want a free developer sandbox site? Join our Developer Program!
• A Personal Access Token for the above Server/Site.
• A free SendGrid account or similar for sending the emails.

How to set it up - Glitch

1. Remix this project and take note of the URL.
2. Update the evironment variables to match your Tableau Server/Online and SendGrid credentials
3. Create a new webhook using the REST API with https://your-project.glitch.me/DatasourceRefreshSucceeded as the endpoint.
4. Trigger the webhook and receive an email!

How to set it up - Heroku

1. Hit the "Deploy to Heroku" button and edit the evironment variables to match your Tableau Server/Online and SendGrid credentials
2. Create a new webhook using the REST API with https://your-app.herokuapp.com/DatasourceRefreshSucceeded as the endpoint.
3. Trigger the webhook and receive an email!