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What is Zapier?Zapier is an automation platform that allows you to connect different applications and services together without needing to write any code. By creating automated workflows, known as Zaps, you can move information between your favourite tools, trigger actions when something happens, and reduce repetitive manual tasks. Each Zap consists of a trigger and one or more actions. A trigger is an event that starts the workflow, such as a new member joining your community or new content being created. Actions are the tasks Zapier performs afterwards, such as adding information to another system, or updating an external service. Using Zapier integrations, your community can work seamlessly alongside the other tools your organisation relies on, helping you save time, keep information consistent, and build powerful workflows tailored to your needs. Setting up the Admin CPThe first step in setting up Zapier is to obtain your site's Zapier key. This key allows Zapier to securely connect with your community and create automated workflows. To find your Zapier key, visit the following location within your Admin CP: System → Site Features → Integrations From here, locate the Zapier integration and select Enable to activate it and view your key. Enable Zapier Once enabled, select Configure to view your site URL and Zapier key. These details are used to connect your community with Zapier. You will also find shortcuts to some commonly used Zapier functions within this area. These can be useful for quickly creating popular workflows, and you are encouraged to explore these options. For the purpose of this guide, however, we will create an example directly within the Zapier interface to demonstrate the full process. Copy Zapier Keys Creating a ZapThe triggerOnce you have completed the setup within your AdminCP, you will need to ensure you have a Zapier account and are logged in before continuing with the integration process. You can create an account or sign in to Zapier using the following URL: https://zapier.com/ Important The below information is correct at the time of writing, however we cannot account for changes within the zapier interface. For any queries on this, please refer to Zapiers documentation. Once logged in, you are ready to begin creating your first automated workflow. To get started, select: Create → Zaps Add a New Zap Once you have selected this option, you will be prompted to choose a trigger for your Zap. For this example, we will create a workflow that automatically sends a message to a Slack channel whenever a new topic is created within your community. Add a Trigger Once selected, you will be able to search for Invision Community as the application. Select it from the results when it appears. Finding Invision Community You will then be able to connect your Invision Community using the URL and API key obtained during the previous steps. Linking Invision Community Next, you will need to select the event trigger. This is the action that will occur within your community to start your Zap. Select Choose an event and search for Topic. Adding a Trigger Event Info You will notice there are many different events available that you can choose from when setting up your triggers. There are also similar options available for actions, allowing your Zap to perform tasks within your community when triggered by an event from an external service. You will then be prompted to test your trigger. Zapier will display sample records from your community, allowing you to confirm the data being received before continuing with the selected record. Testing Topics The ActionWe will now create the action part of the Zap. Select the option to add an action, then search for Slack as the application. Once Slack has been selected, choose the action event you would like to perform. For this example, select Send Channel Message. Adding Slack Select this option and connect your Slack account by logging in, in the same way you connected your Invision Community account in the previous step. Once connected, click Next and you will be prompted to configure the message that will be sent. Here, you can choose the Slack channel to post into, along with the content of the message itself. In this example, we have chosen to send the message using the Zapier channel bot and include the topic title from the community. You can insert values from your trigger by selecting the + icon next to the message text field and choosing the information you wish to include. Configuring the Slack Message You can then select the option to test this step. This will send a sample message using the settings you have configured, allowing you to confirm everything is working as expected before enabling your Zap. Testing Slack Messages If everything has worked correctly, you should then see a slack message to show something has been posted Example Test Message Once you are happy that things are working, the last thing you need to do is select publish, to start this working automatically Publish your Zap

IntroductionInvision Community includes an AI-powered Image Scanner designed to help keep your community safe by automatically reviewing uploaded images and identifying content that may require attention. As your community grows, the number of images uploaded by members can increase significantly. Manually checking every image becomes difficult and time consuming. The Image Scanner helps by using AI to detect potentially inappropriate content and bringing it to the attention of your moderation team. The Image Scanner reviews images uploaded to your community and checks them against categories of content that may not be suitable for your members. This helps your team by: Reducing the amount of manual image moderation required Detecting potentially unsuitable content quickly Providing an additional layer of protection for members Allowing moderators to focus on content that needs human review The scanner is designed to support your moderation team rather than replace it. Moderators remain in control of the final decisions made about content within your community. Enabling the Image ScannerTo enable and configure Image Scanner: Open your AdminCP Navigate to: Community → Site Features → Image Scanner From here, you can configure how image scanning operates across your community. Scanner Set up Choosing What Content To DetectEvery community has different requirements when deciding what content is acceptable. A professional support community may require strict controls, while a more casual community may allow a broader range of images. The Image Scanner allows you to decide which types of content should be detected and reviewed. Examples of content you may wish to identify include: Adult or explicit imagery Graphic content Images that may not meet your community guidelines Once the Image Scanner identifies an image that matches your configured settings, Invision Community can determine what happens next. This allows you to build a moderation workflow that works for your team. Depending on your requirements, detected images can be handled automatically or brought to your moderators for review. This helps ensure questionable uploads receive attention without slowing down normal community activity. Scanner Settings When an image requires review, your moderation team can inspect the content and decide whether further action is required. Using AI detection alongside human review provides a balanced approach: AI helps locate possible problems quickly Moderators make the final decision based on context This combination helps maintain a safer community while reducing unnecessary workload. Search AdditionsApproved images can be labelled with terms describing what the image may contain. These labels can help the image appear in relevant search results, making uploaded images more discoverable across the community. For example, if an image is recognised as containing an apple, a member searching for “apple” may be able to find that image even if the word was not manually added by the poster. Image Tagging