CommCare API Integrations

Build and run workflows using the CommCare API. Use 1000s of source-available triggers and actions across 2,400+ apps. Or write custom code to integrate any app or API in seconds.

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Overview#

The CommCare API provides programmatic access to CommCareHQ data, allowing developers to build powerful automations and integrations. With this API, you can retrieve and update data such as forms, cases, and users. These capabilities enable you to streamline workflows, synchronize datasets across platforms, and extend CommCare's functionality.

import { axios } from "@pipedream/platform"
export default defineComponent({
  props: {
    commcare: {
      type: "app",
      app: "commcare",
    }
  },
  async run({steps, $}) {
    return await axios($, {
      url: `https://www.commcarehq.org/api/v0.5/identity/`,
      headers: {
        "Authorization": `ApiKey ${this.commcare.$auth.email}:${this.commcare.$auth.api_key} `,
      },
    })
  },
})

Example Use Cases#

Automated Case Management Alerts: Trigger notifications in Slack or via email using Pipedream when a case in CommCare reaches a specific status, ensuring prompt action from case workers or supervisors. For instance, set an alert when a case is marked 'urgent' to accelerate response times.
Data Synchronization Between CommCare and a Database: Create a workflow on Pipedream that regularly syncs case data from CommCare to a cloud database like AWS RDS or Google Cloud SQL. This can be used for advanced analytics, reporting, or to maintain a backup of critical case information.
Dynamic Form Submission Processing: When a new form is submitted in CommCare, use Pipedream to parse the data and take different actions based on the content. For example, if a form indicates a health facility is out of stock on a medication, automatically reorder supplies from a connected inventory management system.

Authentication#

Name Slug: commcare

CommCare uses API keys for authentication. When you connect your CommCare account, Pipedream securely stores the keys so you can easily authenticate to CommCare APIs in both code and no-code steps.

CommCare requires their users enter their email and API Key in order to connect to their API. For more info, refer to CommCare’s documentation.

To retrieve your API keys,

Navigate to your CommCare account and sign in
Go to “My Account Settings” > “API Keys”

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CommCare API Integrations

Build and run workflows using the CommCare API. Use 1000s of source-available triggers and actions across 2,400+ apps. Or write custom code to integrate any app or API in seconds.