I want some tips-Struggling with Custom Actions and APIs

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Hey everyone,

I have been tinkering with Adalo for a while now and love how easy it is to build apps but I am facing issu when it comes to custom actions and APIs. Also i am trying to integrate some external services & while I have managed to get some basic stuff working, things get tricky when I need to pass dynamic data or work with more complex APIs.

I am trying to set up a POST request with some JSON data that depends on user inputs, but the response formatting is throwing me off. Also, handling errors and debugging feels like guesswork sometimes. :sweat_smile:

One thing I am hoping to figure out is how to connect data from Power BI into my app. I know it is possible but I am not sure how to structure the API requests and make sure everything syncs smoothly.

If anyone has tips, resources, or examples of how you handle custom actions I want to hear about it. Also, how do you test your APIs outside of Adalo before integrating them? Also i have check this Struggling with Custom Actions and External API Integration

Thank you…:slight_smile:

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Hello,

For custom actions in Adalo, make sure your JSON is correctly formatted with dynamic fields like {input}. Test your API with Postman first to avoid issues later. For Power BI, use its REST API to fetch data, authenticate with OAuth, and then send it to Adalo via custom actions. Testing APIs outside Adalo using tools like Postman or Webhook.site helps ensure everything works smoothly before integration.
Best Regard,
Diana
SSMSmartSquare