Resources
| Data Source Type: | REST/URL |
| Authentication: | Basic HTTP Authentication |
| Sample Query: | http://sendible.com/api/v1/mentions.json?sentiment=-1 Retrieves a list of user's mentions that match the sentiment value given (in this case, negative sentiment) |
| API Documentation: | Sendible REST API Docs |
Step-by-Step
Creating a data source using Sendible
To create a data source using Sendible data, you need to accomplish 3 tasks:
- Start the data source creation process
- Authenticate with Sendible using Basic HTTP
- Enter the query in Klipfolio
Note: This guide assumes that you already have an active Sendible account.
Step 1: Start the data source creation process
To create a data source using Sendible, go to the New Data Source page in Klipfolio and select the REST/URL connector option.
Step 2: Authenticate with Sendible
You will need to provide your username and password in order to authenticate with Sendible.
- Expand the Authentication (OAuth, 2-Step, or Basic) menu.
- For Type select the Basic HTTP Authentication option.
- Enter your Sendible Username and Password in the fields provided.
Step 3: Enter the Sendible query into Klipfolio
Refer to the Sendible REST API Docs to learn more about crafting your query.
- Enter the URL call into the appropriate field.
- (Optional): Add additional parameters by using & followed by the query key and value.
EG:http://sendible.com/api/v1/mentions.json?sentiment=1&type=blogs - Click Submit.
Note: In addition to your unmodelled data source, you can create a modelled version of your data source at this stage. To create a modelled data source, ensure that the checkbox next to Model this data source is selected before clicking Continue.
To learn more about creating a modelled data source, click here.
