[NEW PLUGIN] DataForge PRO 🛠️ - The Ultimate JSON, Array & XML Engine (Powered by Lodash)

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Hey Bubblers! :waving_hand:

If you build complex integrations, dashboards, or work with external APIs, you know that Bubble is notoriously rigid when it comes to data manipulation. Trying to extract a single value with Regex, or wasting thousands of Workload Units (WUs) saving temporary API data to the database just to sort it, is a nightmare.

I built DataForge to solve this permanently. It brings the power of Lodash directly to Bubble.

I’m releasing two versions:

:green_circle: DataForge FREE:

  • No More Regex: Use simple paths (e.g., user.address.city) to extract data from giant JSON payloads.

  • Merge & Map: Merge JSON objects instantly, and extract specific keys from JSON arrays to output clean Bubble text lists. All running on the Client-side for 0 WUs.

:gem_stone: DataForge PRO (The Data Alchemist):

  • Array Master: Filter, Sort, and Group thousands of records in milliseconds. Perfect for building blazing-fast charts and dashboards!

  • Server-Side Power: Every single Lodash action (Map, Filter, Sort, Group, Merge) is available as a standalone Server-side action for your Backend Workflows and Webhooks!

  • :bullseye: The XML Sniper: Dealing with SOAP APIs? Just give the Sniper your XML payload and a comma-separated list of tags (e.g., InvoiceNo, Total). It ignores the mess and returns perfectly formatted JSON and Bubble lists.

:link: Check out DataForge Free: HERE

:link: Check out DataForge PRO: HERE

Stop wrestling with APIs and start forging your data! Let me know what you think below! :rocket::tractor:

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Hey Bubblers! :waving_hand:

Processing large files in Bubble has always been a pain—either it’s too slow, or it burns too many WUs. Today, I’m launching DataForge (Pro) V2: The Translator. :bridge_at_night:

You can now convert CSV to JSON and XML to JSON instantly, both in the browser (Client-side) and in the background (Server-side).

The best part? The actions are hybrid! Just pass a Bubble File Uploader URL or a raw text string, and the plugin does the rest.

:white_check_mark: Process 5k+ rows in milliseconds on the client side (0 WUs!).

:white_check_mark: Convert XML to JSON without losing your mind over namespaces.

:white_check_mark: Background processing for automated API workflows.

:white_check_mark: Powered by PapaParse & Fast-XML-Parser.

Stop fighting timeouts and start processing data like a pro! :rocket::hammer_and_wrench:

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Hello Bubble Builders! :waving_hand:

If you have ever built SaaS integrations, marketplaces, or connected to legacy ERPs, you know the pain of receiving raw, chaotic data. Dates are in the wrong format, emails are duplicated, spaces are everywhere, and missing fields break your Bubble workflows. :exploding_head:

Today, I am thrilled to announce DataForge V3.0! :tada: We completely transformed the plugin from a simple data parser into a production-ready ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) Pipeline Engine.

Our goal for V3: “From raw data chaos to production-ready structured pipelines in milliseconds.” :high_voltage:

Here is the massive Server-Side toolkit we just added: :backhand_index_pointing_down:

:shield: The Schema Validator Act as a bouncer for your database! Define simple rules like {“email”: “required|email”, “status”: “default:active”}. The engine will process the array and give you two outputs:

  1. Valid_Payload: Clean data with default values automatically injected.

  2. Rejected_Rows_Report: A clear, structured log of exactly which rows failed and why, perfect for sending error alerts to your users!

:soap: The Data Cleaning Toolkit A heavy-duty cleaner for your backend. With simple checkboxes, you can:

  • Remove duplicates based on a unique key (e.g., id).

  • Trim all useless whitespaces.

  • Strip out empty/null keys to save WU.

  • Smart Date Parsing: Tell it which fields are dates, and it will automatically convert chaotic European or US formats into perfect ISO 8601 strings that the Bubble database loves! :date::sparkles:

:package: The Output Formatter Bubble loves lists! Once your data is clean, pass it through the Formatter to instantly convert it into a Bubble List (ready for “Schedule API Workflow on a List”), a downloadable CSV, a legacy XML, or a structured webhook JSON.

:adhesive_bandage: Bonus: XML/SOAP Stripper! For those dealing with ancient SOAP APIs, our XML to JSON converter now automatically strips out annoying namespaces (soapenv:, n1:), guaranteeing a beautiful, flat JSON output every time.

If you are building heavy-duty backends and are tired of using hundreds of clunky Bubble workflow steps just to clean up API data, DataForge V3 is going to be your new best friend. :briefcase::rocket:

Let me know what you think of this new architecture! I’ll be in the comments answering any questions about building data pipelines. :backhand_index_pointing_down::fire: