Locate API Integrations
Build and run workflows using the Locate API. Use 1000s of source-available triggers and actions across 2,000+ apps. Or write custom code to integrate any app or API in seconds.
Overview#
The Locate API enables precise inventory management by tracking items in real-time. By leveraging this API with Pipedream, one can automate inventory updates, trigger alerts for low stock, and integrate with e-commerce platforms for synchronized stock management. It's a potent tool for businesses that want to streamline their inventory processes and ensure item availability through automated workflows.
import { axios } from "@pipedream/platform"
export default defineComponent({
props: {
locate: {
type: "app",
app: "locate",
}
},
async run({steps, $}) {
return await axios($, {
url: `https://${this.locate.$auth.subdomain}.locateinv.com/salesordertype`,
headers: {
"Content-Type": `application/json`,
"Accept": `application/json`,
},
auth: {
username: `${this.locate.$auth.api_key}`,
password: `${this.locate.$auth.api_key}`,
},
})
},
})
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Example Use Cases#
Automated Inventory Replenishment Notification: Set up a workflow that monitors inventory levels using the Locate API. When stock for a particular item drops below a predefined threshold, it triggers an email or SMS via integrations like SendGrid or Twilio to notify the responsible party to reorder, ensuring you never run out of key products.
E-commerce Integration for Real-Time Stock Updates: Sync inventory levels between Locate and an e-commerce platform like Shopify or WooCommerce. Whenever a sale is made, the workflow updates the stock count in Locate and reflects these changes on the e-commerce site. This automation prevents overselling and keeps customers informed about product availability.
Asset Tracking and Alerts: Create a workflow that utilizes the Locate API to track assets across multiple locations. If an asset moves outside a designated area or isn't scanned within a set timeframe, Pipedream triggers an alert using services like Slack or PagerDuty to notify the team, enhancing security and accountability of high-value items.
Authentication#
Locate uses API keys for authentication. When you connect your Locate account, Pipedream securely stores the keys so you can easily authenticate to Locate APIs in both code and no-code steps.
For api_key, go to Setup > Users. Click on the “New User” button in the top right of the table. Enter a First Name and Last Name to identify the account. Select “API” from the User Type drop-down.
For subdomain, the subdomain with your Locate URL https://{subdomain}.locateinv.com/