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Makini is a unified API platform for industrial systems integration. We provide connectivity to over 2,000 ERP, CMMS, and WMS systems through a single, standardized API. Instead of building separate integrations for each system, you connect once to Makini and gain access to all supported platforms. This approach transforms integration projects that typically cost tens of thousands of dollars and take months into a manageable operational expense with deployment times of 1-2 weeks.
API tokens must be stored securely and should never be exposed on the client side or in public repositories. Store tokens in secure environment variables or dedicated secrets management systems like AWS Secrets Manager, HashiCorp Vault, or Azure Key Vault. Never hardcode tokens in application code or commit them to version control. Implement proper access controls so only authorized services can access stored tokens. For production environments, use separate tokens from development/testing environments. Rotate tokens periodically and immediately revoke tokens if you suspect they've been compromised. Makini tokens provide access to customer data, so treat them with the same security standards you'd apply to database credentials.
Connection credits are Makini's billing unit. Each system integration consumes a specific number of credits based on complexity. Systems are divided into three tiers: Tier 1 (simple systems like cloud CMMS), Tier 2 (mid-complexity ERP systems), and Tier 3 (complex systems like SAP). On-premises installations require double the credits of their cloud equivalents. For example, a cloud SAP S4/HANA connection might use 4 credits, while an on-premises SAP ECC installation uses 8 credits. Connection credits are consumed when you establish a connection and are returned to your pool when you disconnect. This allows flexible allocation across customers—you're not locked into specific connections.
Testing should cover authentication, data retrieval, data writing, error handling, and workflow logic. Start by connecting a test system through Makini's authentication flow. Use sandbox or non-production instances of your target systems when available. Test API calls for each entity type you'll use (purchase orders, work orders, etc.) to verify data mapping and field coverage. Test error scenarios by providing invalid inputs or attempting operations without proper permissions. For workflow-based integrations, test each workflow step independently before testing end-to-end. Verify webhook delivery and signature verification. Test with realistic data volumes to identify performance issues. Include tests for connection failure scenarios and verify your error handling and retry logic work correctly.
