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Optimizing API Calls for Handling Large Cell Data in Crustdata
i'm making crustdata api calls and this is my biggest bottleneck. what do you do when api calls have too much cell data?
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i'm making crustdata api calls and this is my biggest bottleneck. what do you do when api calls have too much cell data?
For handling large volumes of data with CrustData API calls, here are a few approaches you can use: 1. Use passthrough tables if you're on an enterprise plan - these automatically delete data after enrichment, allowing you to: • Send data to Clay • Enrich the data • Send it back to your system • Clear the table for more data 2. When working with cell data, you can: • Inspect specific cells to analyze the enriched information • Use the search feature in the Cell Details panel to quickly find specific data points • Filter or find keywords using formulas • Break down list items into separate rows in another table • Combine items into one text field separated by commasThese methods can help you better manage and process large amounts of data while maintaining efficient API usage. Sources: Send Data from Google Sheets to Clay Using a Webhook Manage cell data | Documentation | Clay University
One option is to process the data in google sheets using appscript and bring it back to clay then.
Here's how you can process large amounts of data using Google Sheets and Clay: 1. For enterprise users with passthrough tables: • Export your data to Google Sheets • Use Google Apps Script to send data to Clay in manageable chunks • The data will automatically be deleted after enrichment • Process and send data back to your system 2. The process flow works like this: • Set up a webhook in Clay to receive data • Create an Apps Script in Google Sheets that: • Cycles through your data rows • Sends data to Clay via webhook • Marks processed rows • Controls processing speed to match enrichment timeNote: Clay doesn't have directly exposed API endpoints, but you can use webhooks to send data in and HTTP API integration to get data out.Once processed, you can sync the enriched data back to Google Sheets using Clay's Google Sheets integration, which allows you to add rows, lookup data, or update existing rows. Sources: Send Data from Google Sheets to Clay Using a Webhook Google Sheets integration overview | Documentation | Clay University
If the API request allows query params that can help you filter the data and only get what you need then that could be the first thing to try out.
When making API requests in Clay, you can use query string parameters to filter and retrieve only the specific data you need. Here's how: 1. In the HTTP API integration setup:
• Add query string parameters in the dedicated "Query String" field
• Parameters are added to the URL to filter or refine your request
• Format example: email=eric@clay.run
2. For more targeted data retrieval, you can also:
• Use the "Field Paths to Return" option to specify exactly which parts of the API response you want
• Enter multiple field paths separated by commas
• Use dot notation for nested parameters (e.g., object1.object2.name)This approach helps you manage large datasets by filtering data at the API level rather than retrieving everything and filtering afterward.
Sources:
HTTP API integration overview | Documentation | Clay University
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Hey there! 🌟 Thanks for getting in touch! To get the specific data you need, make sure to use the fields path field as shown in the screenshot below. This will help filter out any irrelevant data points for you: https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/w28k1kwz/1362614506/bf46ab2244c4b25558c9d3ea56c7/QWW5Dg4p0E.png?expires=1738576800&signature=443e53741490bc18e0fa6e9835d815e3cd521fad4d162c3fddbb66334d3d8403&req=dSMhFM9%2FmYRfX%2FMW1HO4zRGb9rgOSuGuJuTkELH7m45DTXwhBA%2FDpP7WFNcg%0A7ilf%0A Let us know if you need any further assistance! 🚀
Daniel Kupka (Clay) this is awesome, is this is a new addition?
might be the nested fields which endpoint are you using for crustdata?
I believe we have had this for a while already :) Ty, could you share the Crustdata endpoint you're using with the link?
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im having this same issue, shows me nothing but a search bar after I input Field Paths to Return