Overview
The Export API feature in Pabbly Connect allows users to generate a cURL request for any action step within a workflow. This is particularly useful for advanced users or developers who want to trigger a specific workflow step externally using an API call.
This can be helpful in the following scenarios:
- Triggering workflow steps from external platforms.
- Integrating with third-party tools or custom scripts.
- Testing and debugging specific actions independently.
- Automating the execution of single workflow steps on demand.
Where to Find the Export API Option
- Navigate to the Workflows section from the left sidebar.
- Select a workflow that includes at least one Action step.
- Click on the three-dot menu ⋮ available on the action card (as shown in the screenshot below).
- From the dropdown, select Export API. Please note that you need to create a Pabbly Connect API Token before using the export API feature, else you might face the error.
What Happens After Clicking "Export API"?
A modal dialog will appear showing a cURL command prefilled with:
- The API endpoint for the specific action step.
- Required headers like Content-Type and Authorization.
- The raw data payload that contains the action input values.
You can click Copy API to copy the cURL command to your clipboard.
Example Output
curl --location --request POST 'https://connect.pabbly.com/backend/v1/step/execute/IjU3NjMDUxM2Ii_pc' \--header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
--header 'Authorization: Bearer pc_3f40a110d5' \
--data-raw '{
"spreadsheetId": "1rzVBn3jadXOJS-_JWovAN4",
"sheetName": "Sheet1",
"pabbly_custom_key_Name": "testdemo",
"pabbly_custom_key_Email": "[email protected]",
"pabbly_custom_key_School": "testschool"
}'
Use Cases
Integration with external CRMs or databases to send messages or data without executing the full workflow.
Testing individual steps of your workflow during development like in Postman.
Triggering Pabbly steps programmatically via scripts, cron jobs, or external apps.
Important Notes
- The Export API is available only for Action steps, not triggers.
- You may update the data-raw parameters as needed to send dynamic values.
- The generated cURL request is secure, but always store your Bearer token safely. Please note that you need to create a Pabbly Connect API Token before using the export API feature, else you might face the following error when trying to export API -
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