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How to create custom actions in Adalo?

Discover a simple but effective method to craft custom actions in Adalo, elevating your app's functionality for a personalized user experience. Get detailed steps to transform your app.

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Overview

Creating custom actions in Adalo opens up new doors for your app's functionality. You can move beyond the usual features and dive into complex workflows, connecting with other services. Adalo's Custom Actions let you tap into APIs, making third-party tool interactions possible, boosting user experiences, and even automating tasks. Setting up and configuring these actions correctly is key to unlocking their full potential for your Adalo apps. Let's dive into the basics and some essential tips for crafting custom actions that fit your app's specific needs.

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How to create custom actions in Adalo?

Step 1: Open Your Adalo Project

First things first, head over to your Adalo dashboard. Pick the project where you want to whip up a custom action.

Step 2: Navigate to the Actions Tab

Inside your chosen project, find the component where you want to trigger your custom action. Click on it to open its settings, then mosey on over to the "Actions" tab.

Step 3: Add a New Action

In the "Actions" tab, hit that “+ Add Action” button. From the list of pre-built actions, scroll down until you spot “Custom Action” and select it.

Step 4: Configure the Custom Action

Now, you'll need to set up the custom action. This means picking the HTTP method (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE), typing in the API endpoint URL, and setting up the headers and body content for the API request.

Step 5: Map Input Fields

After configuring the API request, map the input fields from Adalo to your API. This step makes sure the data from your Adalo app gets passed to the API correctly. You can use magic text to dynamically insert values from your app’s data.

Step 6: Define Outputs

Next, decide what the custom action should output when it’s successful. This might include mapping the returned data from the API to fields in your Adalo app, which can then be used for other actions or data updates.

Step 7: Test the Custom Action

Before you wrap things up, give the custom action a test run to make sure it works as expected. If something goes wrong, Adalo will give you feedback to help you debug and refine your custom action.

Step 8: Save and Apply

Once you’re sure the custom action is working correctly, save your settings. The action will now be ready to go and can be triggered by the selected component within your Adalo project.

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