API Actions

API Actions in Blink let you interact directly with external services and applications through their APIs — without needing to write code. Each Action represents a specific operation you can perform on a supported service (for example, “Create Ticket in Jira” or “Search Alerts in CrowdStrike”).

Blink includes hundreds of prebuilt API Actions across more than 350+ integrations, giving you instant access to well-tested, reliable operations that reflect the native capabilities of each tool. You can use these Actions as building blocks in your workflows to automate complex processes across multiple systems seamlessly.

Running an Out-of-the-Box API Action:

1. Connect to a Service Provider

   Before using any API Action, you need to create a connection to the external service provider. Go to the Connections page and authenticate using OAuth or your API credentials.

2. Choose an Action in the Workflow Editor

   In the Workflow Editor, open the Action Panel or search for the external service provider you want to use. Select the Action that matches the operation you want your workflow to perform.

3. Configure the Action

   Once you have added the action to your workflow, choose the connection you created earlier and fill in the required input fields.

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Step Settings: Include Full Response

Note: The “View Full Response” settings option is also applicable to HTTP Actions

To view the full HTTP response from an HTTP request, click the icon next to the step, select Settings, and toggle the button to Include full response.

This option can be useful, for instance, when you need to access the values from the response headers in subsequent steps to support your use case.

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