Pass data between API's

dunnydf · 2025-03-05T17:08:14.042Z

Hi all,

I have just started using the Bubble API Connector and have a couple of questions. The first one is how can I pass data between API’s? So in the example I have is I want to pass a token from the first API to the second that needs it:-

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I was hoping it would be straightforward to call the first API and use the value it retrieved as the bearer token in the second?

My second question is is there a better way to configure the second API other than below.

I wasn’t sure whether it would be better configuring the inputs as parameters?

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Thanks

Dave

Jici · 2025-03-05T17:12:10.302Z

Best if you can use Bubble auth instead of manual. Bubble will include the token for you at this moment. This depend of the type of auth the API request you to use.

ruiz86 · 2025-03-06T00:35:29.806Z

You cannot use the data from one API call in another directly within the API Connector. However, you can sequence them inside any Workflow and use the response from the first call in the second one.

1 - In a Workflow, create an action to make the first API call.
2 - In any step after the first call, create another action to make the second API call and use the Token returned from the first call as a dynamic value for the second. Make sure the Private checkbox is unchecked for this to work.

Another way to do this is by saving the Token in the database and then using it in a later step for the second API call. If you choose to save it in the database, it is very important to review your app’s security rules.

dunnydf · 2025-03-06T08:43:43.321Z

Thanks both. Ruiz I am using your suggested method already although as the token is valid for a week I may move this to the database in any case. Any comment on how I have the API configured? I configured it as an Action so I could use it in a workflow but I am not sure whether there are better ways. It feels a bit clunky.