Fixing API Integration: Handling Output Size Issues

Miguel M. · 2025-10-22 13:48:45.287065+00

Hello I am having an issue with certain outputs when using an API integration (it says the result is too big; exceeds 200kbs). Any ideas on how I could fix it? (I am trying to extract the HTML code of different websites to later on analyze with AI)

Fixing API Integration: Handling Output Size Issues | Clay

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The 200KB cell size limit is fixed in Clay. Here are ways to work around it:
Split the data:
Use API parameters like limit and offset to retrieve smaller chunks
Request data incrementally (e.g., page-by-page) rather than pulling complete HTML at once
Extract only what you need:
Use dot notation to fetch specific JSON subsets instead of entire responses
Remove unnecessary fields before importing to Clay
Use external storage:
Write the full HTML to Google Sheets with an ID reference, then import only summarized data back into Clay using lookup actions
For HTML analysis, consider extracting only the specific elements you need (like text content or metadata) rather than the entire HTML code.
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Miguel M.
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Is there a way for me to make the call in clay and output the results into google sheets so the cell limit is not reached?
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Yes! You can use our HTTP API integration to send your data (including large HTML results) directly to Google Sheets, bypassing Clay's 200KB cell limit. [1]
Here's how:
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In your Clay table, click Add enrichment and search for HTTP API [2]
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Set Method to POST [3]
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For the Endpoint, you'll need a webhook URL that writes to Google Sheets (you can create this using Zapier or Google Apps Script)
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In the Body section, format your data as JSON and include the HTML output using dynamic column references
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Click Save and run - a 200 response confirms successful delivery
This way, the full HTML gets written directly to Google Sheets without being stored in Clay's cells. [4]
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If you need any more help with setting up the HTTP API integration to output results into Google Sheets, I’m here to assist. Would you like to provide more details about what you’re trying to achieve or any specific issues you’re encountering?
Miguel M.
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Yes provide a step by step guide on how to set this up
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Here's how to send large HTML data from Clay to Google Sheets:
Option 1: Direct Google Sheets Integration
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In Clay, click Add enrichment and search for Google Sheets [1]
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Select the Add Row action
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Paste your Google Sheets URL and select the sheet name
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Map your Clay columns (including the HTML output) to your Google Sheets columns using / to select columns
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Click Save and run
Option 2: Via Zapier (for more control)
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Create a Zap with a webhook trigger and Google Sheets action
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In Clay, click Add enrichment and search for HTTP API [2]
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Set Method to POST
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Paste the Zapier webhook URL into Endpoint
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In the Body section, format your data as JSON with dynamic column references: [3]{ "html_content": /your_html_column, "website_url": /website_column }
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Click Save → Save and run. A 200 response confirms success
If you encounter JSON formatting issues, paste your JSON here so I can help troubleshoot.
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If you need any further assistance with setting up the integration or troubleshooting JSON formatting, I’m here to help. Would you like to share more details about what you’re trying to resolve or any specific challenges you’re facing?
Miguel M.
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Will I be able to get the output of the API even when the cell is above 200kbs (because it seems the cell do not have any value; empty)
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No—if the API response exceeds 200KB, Clay cannot store it in the cell, so it will appear empty.
To capture large outputs, send the data directly to Google Sheets using the HTTP API or Google Sheets integration (as outlined earlier). This bypasses Clay's cell storage entirely, writing the full HTML to your sheet regardless of size.
The cell in Clay will remain empty, but your data will be successfully captured in Google Sheets.
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Yes
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Great! If you have any more questions or need further assistance with the setup, feel free to ask. I'm here to help.

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