Use External APIs in Hybrid Webflow App

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Happy New Year everyone! :wave:,

We’re in the final stages of developing FlowBookings for the Webflow Marketplace. While our app functions perfectly in both local development and workspace-published environments, we received feedback during the submission review regarding our use of the fetch() API.

We are specifically using fetch() for our hybrid app’s communication with our externally hosted data client. I’d appreciate insights from fellow developers on recommended patterns for handling external API integrations within the Webflow app ecosystem.

Are there specific platform APIs or alternative approaches we should be implementing?

Thanks in advance for any guidance!

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For API integrations in Webflow, consider the following:

  1. Server-Side Integration: Use backend services or serverless functions for better control and security over external API calls.
  2. Webflow CMS API: Leverage Webflow’s native CMS API if your data client can integrate with it.
  3. Error Handling & Caching: Implement proper error handling and caching to improve performance.
  4. Existing Integrations: Explore Webflow integrations (e.g., Zapier) to simplify API calls.

Make sure to follow Webflow’s guidelines for best practices and platform compatibility.

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Thanks for your response, I meant to ask for API integrations inside Webflow Apps. We are building a webflow app.

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