Custom API Connector

Integrate any REST API into file-based workflows

Send files or records to API endpoints, pull data from APIs, and combine file and data-based workflows with our custom API connector.

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Make any API part of your file transfer and data integration workflows

Turn files into API-ready data

Extract and parse data in CSV, JSON, and XML files into records, then send those records to an API endpoint. Partners can still send you files, and Couchdrop can transform the file contents into structured data compatible with the receiving system.

Pull API data back into files

Pull structured data from an API into a file that can be easily transferred to partners or used in downstream systems. Bridge connectivity gaps where one system sends data records but another needs files.

Stream data directly between source and destination

Stream data directly between the source and destination. Couchdrop never takes custody of the data at any point, making it ideal for working with sensitive information that needs to be transmitted securely.

Integrate any platform or system

Couchdrop has native connections to over 60 platforms. The Custom API connector expands integrations to cover any API so you can move data between internal applications, customer-specific systems, niche tools, or anything else.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Couchdrop’s Custom API Connector?

Couchdrop’s Custom API Connector lets you connect Couchdrop workflows to any API so you can move files, records, and structured data between Couchdrop and external systems.

When should I use the Custom API Connector?

Use the Custom API Connector when a specific platform or system you want to add an integration for something that doesn't have a native connection. It enables you to connect an internal API, partner API, customer-specific platform, industry system, or any other REST API.

Does the Custom API Connector support OpenAPI and Swagger?

Yes, Couchdrop can connect to REST APIs, including OpenAPI and Swagger-documented services, where you can provide the endpoint, authentication details, and expected request and response structure.

Can Couchdrop move data between files and APIs?

Yes, Couchdrop can move data between files and APIs. There are several ways to accomplish this in workflows, such as parsing CSV, JSON, and XML files into records, sending data to an API endpoint, pulling structured data from an API, and saving API responses back as CSV, JSON, or XML files.

How is a Custom API Connector different from a native connector?

Native connectors are prebuilt for commonly used platforms. A Custom API Connector is for systems that are specific to your business, customer, partner, or industry, where the connection needs to be configured around that system’s API. As a result, there are a couple of extra steps to establish the connection, and our team may be unfamiliar with some of the intricacies of what you are connecting to.

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