Publish
AWS SQS Plugin – Publish
Summary (SEO Meta Description):
The AWS SQS plugin in WeHub allows workflows to publish messages to Amazon SQS queues.
Supports standard and FIFO queues with schema validation, custom inputs, and message type options.
Overview
The AWS SQS Publish action sends messages from workflows into Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS).
It supports both Standard and FIFO queues, with options to define inputs manually or through schemas.
This action is typically used when workflows need to send events, tasks, or notifications to be processed asynchronously by consumers.
⚙️ Action: Publish
- Description: Publish messages to an Amazon SQS queue.
- Use Case: Decouple systems and ensure reliable message delivery at scale.
Configuration Options:
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Label | String | Custom name for the action. |
| Select Connection | Connection | Choose an existing AWS connection or create a new one. |
| Queue URL | String | URL of the target SQS queue. |
| FIFO Queue | Toggle | Enable if publishing to a FIFO queue. |
| Inputs – Manual | Toggle | Define message structure manually or use schema mapping. |
| Inputs – Add | Object | Add fields with Name and Type. Types: NUMBER, STRING, BYTE, DATE, DATETIME, BOOLEAN, OBJECT, ARRAY, ANY. |
| Schema | Schema | Select schema for structured input mapping (optional). |
| Truncate Fields | Toggle | Enable truncation for long fields with configurable level. |
💡 Example Use Cases
- Healthcare: Send patient admission events to an SQS queue for downstream analytics.
- E-commerce: Publish new order events to SQS for order fulfillment services.
- IoT: Push device telemetry into SQS for scalable processing.
FAQ
Q: What’s the difference between Standard and FIFO queues?
A: Standard queues offer high throughput with best-effort ordering, while FIFO queues guarantee strict ordering and exactly-once delivery.
Q: Can I define both manual inputs and schema mapping?
A: Yes, you can toggle between manual input mode and schema-based mapping depending on the workflow needs.
Q: Are messages encrypted?
A: Encryption is handled by AWS SQS. If configured in your AWS account, messages are stored securely.
Keywords: WeHub AWS SQS Plugin, Publish to SQS, Workflow Queue Integration, AWS Messaging Automation, SQS FIFO Queue