Connect external systems with M-Files without coding
Use REST APIs to connect M-Files with external systems without custom coding, and ensure data accuracy.
Simplify integrations with REST API automation
Easily connect M-Files with third-party systems by exposing M-Files objects as RESTful resources—no coding required. Simplify object synchronization and data mapping between M-Files and external services, without relying on M-Files’ native APIs.
Connect M-Files to any REST-compatible system
Enable two-way integration with external apps and services through lightweight REST APIs.
Accelerate development with low-code/no-code endpoints
Reduce complexity by using preconfigured, easy-to-understand endpoints instead of native M-Files APIs.
Map external data to M-Files properties
Automatically import and sync object metadata using token or password-based authentication.
Key features
Easily connect to REST APIs and configure object creation without development effort.
Map object properties from external systems to M-Files properties for accurate and consistent data flow.
Apply data transformation expressions to service responses when needed, customizing how data is handled before it's synced with M-Files.
Handle services that return data in multiple pages, integrating paginated data through query string parameters.
Secure integration with external systems using token-based or password-based authentication.
Enable simple and complex scenarios: sync objects from an external service into M-Files, and push updates or deletions back to the originating system.
How EK REST Object Type works
Extension Kit REST Object Type connects M-Files to REST APIs to automate object creation and updates, minimizing manual data entry and syncing your systems effortlessly.
Set up the API endpoint, authentication, and response mapping.
Define which fields from the response should populate which properties in M-Files.
Run the action manually or on a schedule to fetch and display the data.
Create new M-Files objects or update existing ones based on the response.
Use cases
Keep product, customer, or invoice data aligned across systems.
Automate object creation from tools like CRM or HR platforms.
Feed reporting or BI systems with up-to-date object data from M-Files.
Schedule recurring object creation based on external changes or events.
Frequently Asked Questions
Explore common questions and answers about Extension Kit REST Object Type to help you make the most of M-Files, without complex setup or coding.
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