> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.snackprompt.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.snackprompt.com/bring-your-data-into-ai/how-to/get-started-with-integrations.md). # Get Started with Integrations Connect the SnackPrompt AI Engine API with your favorite automation and AI platforms. This guide helps you choose the right integration for your use case. ### Available Integrations
PlatformTypeBest ForGuide
N8NAutomationSelf-hosted workflows, technical usersView →
ZapierAutomationQuick setup, 5000+ app connectionsView →
MakeAutomationVisual workflows, complex logicView →
Power AutomateAutomationMicrosoft ecosystem, enterpriseView →
PipedreamDeveloperCode-first, Node.js/PythonView →
FlowiseLLM BuilderVisual LLM flows, LangChainView →
DifyLLM BuilderAI apps, external knowledgeView →
*** ### Choose by Use Case #### I want to build a chatbot | Requirement | Recommended Platform | | ------------------- | ------------------------------- | | Simple Q\&A bot | Dify - native chatbot builder | | Microsoft Teams bot | Power Automate + Copilot Studio | | Slack bot | Pipedream or N8N | | Custom UI chatbot | Flowise - embed widget | | WhatsApp bot | N8N or Make | #### I want to automate workflows | Requirement | Recommended Platform | | ------------------------- | -------------------- | | Quick setup, no code | Zapier | | Complex conditional logic | Make | | Self-hosted, open source | N8N | | Microsoft 365 integration | Power Automate | | Custom code needed | Pipedream | #### I want to build RAG applications | Requirement | Recommended Platform | | ---------------------- | -------------------- | | Visual flow builder | Flowise | | External knowledge API | Dify | | Agent with tools | N8N or Flowise | | Custom RAG pipeline | Pipedream | *** ### Platform Comparison #### No-Code Automation Platforms ``` ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Ease of Use vs Flexibility │ │ │ │ Easy ──────────────────────────────────────────────── Complex │ │ │ │ Zapier Make N8N Power Automate │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ │ │ ┌────────┐ ┌──────────┐ ┌──────────┐ ┌──────────┐ │ │ │ Simple │ │ Visual │ │ Technical│ │Enterprise│ │ │ │ Zaps │ │ Flows │ │ Workflows│ │ Flows │ │ │ └────────┘ └──────────┘ └──────────┘ └──────────┘ │ │ │ │ Best for: Best for: Best for: Best for: │ │ Quick wins Complex Self-hosted Microsoft │ │ & MVPs automation & control ecosystem │ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ ``` | Feature | Zapier | Make | N8N | Power Automate | | ------------------- | -------- | ------------- | ------------------ | -------------- | | Pricing | Per task | Per operation | Free (self-hosted) | Per user/flow | | Self-hosted | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | | Visual builder | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | | Code steps | Limited | ✅ | ✅ | Limited | | AI features | Basic | Basic | ✅ Agents | AI Builder | | App connections | 5000+ | 1000+ | 400+ | 1000+ | | Enterprise features | ✅ | ✅ | Community | ✅ | #### Developer & LLM Platforms | Feature | Pipedream | Flowise | Dify | | ----------------- | -------------- | ----------- | -------- | | Primary language | Node.js/Python | JavaScript | Python | | Visual builder | Hybrid | ✅ | ✅ | | Native AI/LLM | Via code | ✅ LangChain | ✅ Native | | Self-hosted | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | | Custom retrievers | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | | Agent support | Via code | ✅ | ✅ | | Best for | Developers | LLM flows | AI apps | *** ### Integration Methods All platforms support these SnackPrompt API endpoints: #### Search Endpoint (`/v1/kb/search`) Returns relevant documents from your knowledge base. ``` Use when: ├── You want to build custom RAG pipelines ├── You need the raw documents for processing └── You want to combine with other data sources ``` #### Chat Endpoint (`/v1/kb/chat`) Returns a ready-to-use AI-generated response. ``` Use when: ├── You want quick integration without RAG complexity ├── You need a complete answer, not just documents └── You're building simple Q&A flows ``` *** ### Quick Start by Platform #### Zapier (Fastest) 1. Create a Zap with your trigger 2. Add **API Request** action 3. Configure POST to `/v1/kb/chat` 4. Use the response in your action #### N8N (Most Flexible) 1. Add **HTTP Request Tool** to an AI Agent 2. Configure the search endpoint 3. Let the agent decide when to search #### Dify (Best for AI Apps) 1. Go to **External Knowledge API** 2. Add SnackPrompt as a knowledge source 3. Use in your chatbot or agent #### Power Automate (Enterprise) 1. Create a **Custom Connector** 2. Add both search and chat operations 3. Use across your organization *** ### Common Integration Patterns #### Pattern 1: Simple Chatbot ``` [User Input] → [API: /chat] → [Display Answer] ``` Platforms: All #### Pattern 2: RAG Pipeline ``` [User Input] → [API: /search] → [Format Context] → [LLM] → [Answer] ``` Platforms: N8N, Flowise, Pipedream, Make #### Pattern 3: Agent with Tools ``` [User Input] → [AI Agent] → [Tool: Search KB] → [Agent Decision] → [Answer] ↓ [Other Tools] ``` Platforms: N8N, Flowise, Dify #### Pattern 4: Conditional Routing ``` [Input] → [API: /search] → [Has Results?] │ ┌──────────┴──────────┐ ▼ ▼ [Auto-Reply] [Create Ticket] ``` Platforms: All #### Pattern 5: Multi-Source RAG ``` [Input] → [Parallel Search] │ ┌──────┼──────┐ ▼ ▼ ▼ [tag=A] [tag=B] [tag=C] │ │ │ └──────┼──────┘ ▼ [Merge & LLM] ``` Platforms: Make, N8N, Pipedream *** ### Security Considerations #### API Key Management | Platform | Recommended Method | | -------------- | --------------------- | | Zapier | Secret Manager | | Make | Connections | | N8N | Credentials | | Power Automate | Azure Key Vault | | Pipedream | Environment Variables | | Flowise | Environment Variables | | Dify | API Key auth | #### Best Practices 1. **Never hardcode API keys** - Use platform's secret management 2. **Use HTTPS only** - All SnackPrompt endpoints use HTTPS 3. **Limit permissions** - Create separate API keys per integration 4. **Monitor usage** - Track API calls for anomalies 5. **Handle errors gracefully** - Don't expose error details to users *** ### Getting Help * **API Reference**: [Endpoints](/bring-your-data-into-ai/reference/endpoints.md) * **Filters**: [Available Filters](/bring-your-data-into-ai/reference/filters.md) * **Errors**: [Error Codes](/bring-your-data-into-ai/how-to/how-to-handle-errors.md) For platform-specific help: * [N8N Community](https://community.n8n.io/) * [Zapier Help](https://help.zapier.com/) * [Make Community](https://www.make.com/en/community) * [Power Automate Docs](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-automate/) * [Pipedream Docs](https://pipedream.com/docs/) * [Flowise Docs](https://docs.flowiseai.com/) * [Dify Docs](https://docs.dify.ai/)