API & External Data Helpers for Adalo
Describe an endpoint once and get the base URL, headers, parameters and response shape laid out the way Adalo external collections and custom actions expect them.
The page below explains exactly what it will do and how it will work. We'd rather tell you it isn't ready than ship a broken interface. Want it sooner?
Browse available tools →The problem this solves
Adalo external collections are strict. They need a flat JSON array, specific list and detail endpoints, and headers set in exactly the right place. Most integration failures are a mismatch between what the API returns and what Adalo can read.
How to use it
- 1Enter your base URL and choose the method for each operation.
- 2Add authentication headers, bearer token, API key header, or none.
- 3Add query parameters and describe the response your API returns.
- 4Review the generated configuration and the flattening notes, then copy it into Adalo.
Common use cases
- Wire an external collection to your own REST API.
- Set up a custom action that posts a form to a backend.
- Debug why Adalo shows no properties for a connected collection.
- Document an integration for a teammate or client.
Features
- Unlimited configurations
- Header and parameter builder
- Response shape checks
- Copyable summary
Questions
Why does Adalo not detect my properties?
Adalo reads properties from the first object in a flat JSON array. Nested objects, wrapped envelopes such as { data: [...] }, and inconsistent keys all prevent detection. The tool flags these cases.
Where do I put my API key?
Usually as a header on the collection, so it applies to every request. The tool generates the header name and value pair for you.
Does the tool call my API?
Only when you choose to run a test request. Nothing is stored.