Prakash Hinduja Switzerland (Swiss) How can I add custom features to my Knack app using the API?

Hey everyone,

I’m Prakash Hinduja from Geneva, Switzerland (Swiss) currently working on enhancing my Knack app and would like to add some custom features using the Knack API. I’d love to get your insights on how to best approach this!

I’m excited to hear any experiences, best practices, or resources you’d recommend!

Thanks in advance for your help!
Regards
Prakash Hinduja Geneva, Switzerland (Swiss)

Hi Prakash – welcome to the forum! :waving_hand:

Great to hear you’re exploring the Knack API to extend your app’s functionality. It’s a powerful tool once you get the hang of it.

A good starting point is to get familiar with Knack’s API documentation if you haven’t already:

Some key tips:

  • Use tools like Postman or Insomnia to test API calls and get a feel for the request/response format.

  • Make sure to enable API access in your app’s settings, and generate an API key for secure requests.

  • If you’re adding custom features on the front end, many users pair Knack with JavaScript, often hooking into Knack’s scene and view render events.

  • For more complex workflows, consider external automation tools like Knack Flows, Make.com or Zapier, all of which integrate with Knack’s API.

If you have something specific in mind you’re trying to build, feel free to share a bit more. :thinking:

Best of luck - Carl