Systems and methods for deploying data processing services to operate with a cloud-based collaboration platform. Deployment of a data processing service commences upon receiving a description of a function to perform on content of the cloud-based collaboration platform. The description comprises characteristics of the function as well as characteristics of given input and characteristics of desired output. A data processing service is formed (e.g., compiled) into a collection of executable instructions that communicate with an integration layer of the cloud-based collaboration platform. The data processing service is configured to receive event data indicative of an event pertaining to a content item stored in the cloud-based collaboration platform, and to then process the event data to determine at least one aspect of the input and at least one aspect of the output. The portion of the executable instructions comprising the function are executed on the content item to produce desired output.