API
Utilize Momen's API feature to effortlessly connect external data sources and applications.
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Utilize Momen's API feature to effortlessly connect external data sources and applications.
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An API is a bridge between different applications; when an application needs to connect with external data, it is often achieved through an API.
Before starting configuration in Momen, ensure you understand the basic components of an API: Method, Domain, Path, Headers, Query Parameters, and Body. For detailed information about APIs, please refer to online resources.
Next, we will use the example of "retrieving data from Airtable" to introduce the complete configuration process.
Open the "API" at the top left of the Editor and "Add."
This step determines whether the API is used as a data source or an action:
Query: Use the API as a data source for components (List, Page, etc.)
Mutation: Use the API as an action
In this example, the API is directly used as a data source for a list, so "Query" is selected.
In this step, you need to determine the format of the API request and response. Momen provides two configuration methods:
Automatically parse the format by successfully sending a request (recommended)
Manually configure all content by yourself
First, open debug.
Then, complete the request method, domain, path, body, etc., and click "Send."
After a successful send, click "Advanced" to confirm whether the format is correct.
Confirm the "Request Parameters" and "Response Parameters" in sequence. If you are updating the API configuration, there will be both new and old configurations, requiring a merge operation.
Once everything is confirmed, you will have the request and response format of the API, and you can proceed to use it.
Use as a Data Source
In the data source of List, Select View, and Page, you can select a data source type API.
During configuration, you need to specify which field in the API response is of list type and the required input parameters.
Use as an Action
If you have configured a "Mutation" type API, you can find it under the "Request" category in the action list under "API."
