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External APIs
External APIs
Connect Cascades workflows to internal services, third-party platforms, and external APIs.
Cascades allows workflows to interact with external systems through API tasks, webhooks, and service integrations.
Common integrations include:
- internal platform APIs
- SaaS platforms
- operational systems
- custom services
- third-party providers
Supported API patterns
Workflows can call:
- REST APIs
- webhook endpoints
- internal microservices
- third-party APIs
These API calls can be used for:
- retrieving data
- triggering downstream actions
- syncing systems
- provisioning resources
- updating operational platforms
Authentication options
External API calls may use:
- API keys
- bearer tokens
- OAuth credentials
- service account credentials
Secrets should be managed through secure configuration workflows.
Reliability controls
API tasks support:
- retries
- timeout controls
- backoff policies
- failure handling
These controls help workflows remain resilient when external systems fail.
Visibility and verification
Every API task can generate:
- execution logs
- request metadata
- response tracking
- proof records
This makes external integrations easier to troubleshoot and audit.