> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.cardclan.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Third-Party Integrations

> Connect CardClan with automation platforms and external services

## Overview

CardClan integrates with various third-party platforms to enable powerful automation workflows. You can connect CardClan with your existing tools to automatically send personalized cards based on triggers and events in your business processes.

## Pabbly Connect Integration

Pabbly Connect allows you to create automated workflows that send personalized CardClan cards based on triggers from other applications.

### Getting Started with Pabbly Connect

Video guide: [Pabbly Connect Integration Setup](https://www.loom.com/share/a6bb23ba8b7545fd80a5bbccb5f38bf1?sid=72264730-6ce6-416f-8b5e-f49943792fc7)

<Steps>
  <Step title="Generate API Key">Create your CardClan API key in the dashboard under Settings → Integrations</Step>
  <Step title="Create Pabbly Workflow">Set up a new workflow in Pabbly Connect and choose your trigger app</Step>
  <Step title="Add CardClan Action">Search for CardClan in Pabbly Connect and add a "Send a Card" action</Step>
  <Step title="Configure Authentication">Enter your CardClan API key when prompted for authentication</Step>
  <Step title="Map Data Fields">Map trigger data to CardClan merge tags for personalization</Step>
</Steps>

### Common Pabbly Connect Use Cases

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="CRM Lead Follow-up">
    **Trigger**: New lead added to CRM (HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive)

    **Action**: Send personalized welcome card with lead's information

    **Benefits**: Immediate engagement, professional first impression, increased conversion rates
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Event Registration Confirmation">
    **Trigger**: New registration via form (Google Forms, Typeform, JotForm)

    **Action**: Send event confirmation card with details and instructions

    **Benefits**: Professional confirmation, reduced support queries, higher attendance rates
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="E-commerce Thank You Cards">
    **Trigger**: New order placed (Shopify, WooCommerce, Stripe)

    **Action**: Send personalized thank you card with order details

    **Benefits**: Customer delight, brand loyalty, increased repeat purchases
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Newsletter Signup Welcome">
    **Trigger**: New subscriber (Mailchimp, ConvertKit, ActiveCampaign)

    **Action**: Send branded welcome card introducing your company

    **Benefits**: Strong first impression, increased engagement, brand recognition
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

### Access CardClan on Pabbly Connect

CardClan is now available as a public app on Pabbly Connect. You can find and connect to CardClan directly through the Pabbly Connect app directory:

<Card title="CardClan on Pabbly Connect" icon="puzzle" href="https://www.pabbly.com/connect/integrations/cardclan/">
  Access CardClan from the Pabbly Connect app directory and start building automated workflows
</Card>

<Info>
  Simply search for "CardClan" in the Pabbly Connect app directory or visit the integration page directly. You can then authorize the connection using
  your CardClan API key.
</Info>

## Custom API Integration

For maximum flexibility, integrate directly with the CardClan API to build custom workflows and automations.

### Core Integration Endpoints

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Send Card" icon="paper-plane">
    Send personalized cards via email with merge tag data
  </Card>

  <Card title="Get Card URL" icon="link">
    Generate shareable card URLs for any distribution channel
  </Card>

  <Card title="Get Workspaces" icon="folder">
    Retrieve available workspaces for card organization
  </Card>

  <Card title="Get Cards" icon="cards">
    List available cards within specific workspaces
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Integration Workflow

```mermaid theme={null}
graph TD
    A[External Event] --> B[Your Application]
    B --> C[CardClan API]
    C --> D[Card Delivery]
    D --> E[Analytics & Tracking]

    B --> F[Data Mapping]
    F --> G[Merge Tags]
    G --> C
```