webMethods CLI Connector Builder

Overview

webMethods CLI connector builder is a custom Node.js application that you built using a web application's APIs.

For example, if an API is private or not yet available in webMethods Integration, custom actions and triggers can be created for it. These custom components can then be used like any other action on the integration platform.

Once you deploy the app to webMethods Integration, the platform validates it. If the app contains errors, relevant error messages and details are displayed in the console. The application must pass platform validation before it becomes available for local use. After validation, you can share the app with specific users or publish it to the integration platform to make it available to all users of webMethods Integration.

Here are some basic terms to know before creating the first application:

• Trigger: Reads data from the specified API and can be used to run a workflow execution.

• Action: Sends data to a specified API for create, retrieve, update, and delete operations.

• Authentication: Specifies what credentials are required from the user.

• Lookup: Search for specific records in your system or account.

Comparing webMethods CLI Connector Builder and Node.js Block

Both the webMethods CLI Connector Builder and the Node.js Block in webMethods Integration allow the creation of custom connectors. The main difference is that the Connector Builder works like a programming project, requiring you to build the application from scratch. In contrast, the Node.js block provides a ready-to-use interface, where you just need to add the core logic.

Also, the Node.js block supports creating actions, while the webMethods CLI Connector Builder allows you to create actions, triggers and custom authentications. Choose the option that best suits your needs to start building your application.